wax museum
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of wax museum
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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Across the water, Ain Dubai -- the world's tallest Ferris wheel -- has stopped turning, and the Madame Tussauds wax museum below is drawing few visitors despite hefty discounts.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
As the doctor’s apprentice, Little moves with him to Paris, where she helps sculpt figures for his new wax museum.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026
There were fewer people to hop onto sightseeing buses, stop inside Madame Tussauds wax museum and snap impromptu photos with patrolling characters such as Spiderman and Mickey Mouse.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 29, 2025
According to Cohen, that work included reviewing the particulars of a deal to add Melania's likeness to Madame Tussauds wax museum.
From Salon • May 14, 2024
The bad news is I was so shocked I morphed into a wax museum exhibit of myself.
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
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