earwax
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of earwax
First recorded in 1350–1400, earwax is from the Middle English word erewax. See ear 1, wax 1
Example Sentences
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Each year, about 2.3 million people in the UK need earwax treatment, according to the NHS.
From BBC • Jan. 23, 2024
Eventually, Dr. Hocker said, additional DNA testing will provide intimate details about the crew found on the Vasa, down to whether they had freckles or wet or dry earwax.
From New York Times • Apr. 8, 2023
A key limitation of apps and online tests is that they can’t rule out potentially reversible causes of hearing loss, such as excess earwax, the way an audiologist would during an in-person test.
From Washington Post • Sep. 12, 2022
And if it makes you feel better, the paper used to be dipped in earwax.
From Salon • Jan. 18, 2022
Maybe he’ll let me borrow a bike—or create a work-around out of bubblegum and earwax.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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