waxing

[ wak-sing ]

noun

1. the act or process of applying wax, as in polishing or filling.
2. the manufacturing of a phonograph record.
3. the act or technique of applying a depilatory wax to the body for removing hair.

Other Words From

• non·waxing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of waxing¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; wax ¹, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Meanwhile, down in Atlanta Tann at Tantrum said it’s less about work waxing and waning.

From Digiday

Rumor has it sugar waxing is hailed to have far more benefits than shaving, like reduction of hair growth or being gentler on the skin, but that depends on your personal preference and how sensitive your skin is.

From Essence.com

For last week’s Classic, you took a closer look at a waxing crescent moon.

From FiveThirtyEight

The repeated washes will strip wax just as they will oil, and hot waxing takes longer to redo.

From Outside Online

Half of our music and all of our dancing is just about worshipping, praising, staring at and waxing poetic about the human ass.

From The Daily Beast

They are told that Miss America has evolved, but shown a contestant waxing rhapsodic about Barbie.

From The Daily Beast

As a result, it has now become a statement of sorts to actively rebel against waxing and grow out the bush.

From The Daily Beast

With each passing line waxing on love and longing, he seemed on the brink of tears.

From The Daily Beast

The entire episode was characters waxing poetic about their morals, which is just about as insufferable as it sounds.

From The Daily Beast

"You have told me that before," roared the portly gentleman, waxing almost apoplectic.

From Project Gutenberg

It's you she cares for, and you may keep her to yourself,' said Frances, waxing more and more cross. '

From Project Gutenberg

"Then she ought to keep to her own proper sphere," said I, waxing hot.

From Project Gutenberg

They are evading the choice under cover of the Allies and waxing fat meanwhile.

From Project Gutenberg

He stood speechless, gazing at the woman before him, who seemed to be waxing in fury with every moment and every word.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• burgeoning
• developing
• expanding
• flourishing
• spreading
• thriving
• viable