wax museum
Americannoun
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
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
A life-size representation of one of France's best-known actors, 74, had been on display at the Parisian wax museum since 1981.
From BBC • Dec. 18, 2023
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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