waxing

[ wak-sing ]

/ ˈwæk sɪŋ /

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noun

the act or process of applying wax, as in polishing or filling.

the manufacturing of a phonograph record.

the act or technique of applying a depilatory wax to the body for removing hair.

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Origin of waxing

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at wax¹, -ing¹

OTHER WORDS FROM waxing

non·wax·ing, adjective

Words nearby waxing

waxen, waxer, waxeye, wax flower, wax gourd, waxing, waxing moon, wax insect, wax jack, waxleaf privet, wax light

How to use waxing in a sentence

Meanwhile, down in Atlanta Tann at Tantrum said it’s less about work waxing and waning.
‘That weight is very heavy’: Minority-owned agencies grapple with spike in work as the industry makes good on DE&I promises|Kimeko McCoy|January 10, 2022|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.
Everything You Need To Keep Your Bikini Line Smooth|Deena Campbell|May 28, 2021|Essence.com
For last week’s Classic, you took a closer look at a waxing crescent moon.
Can You Cut The Perfect Pancake?|Zach Wissner-Gross (riddlercolumn@gmail.com)|April 23, 2021|FiveThirtyEight
The repeated washes will strip wax just as they will oil, and hot waxing takes longer to redo.
You Should Hot-Wax Your Bike Chains. Here's Why.|Joe Lindsey|November 6, 2020|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.
Kim Kardashian Bares Her Shiny, Bounteous Butt, Breaks the Internet|Marlow Stern|November 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
They are told that Miss America has evolved, but shown a contestant waxing rhapsodic about Barbie.
The Real Housewives of Miss America|Kate Shindle|September 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
As a result, it has now become a statement of sorts to actively rebel against waxing and grow out the bush.
Waxing: Damned if You Do and Damned if You Don’t: How Pubic Hair Became Political|Emily Shire|April 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
With each passing line waxing on love and longing, he seemed on the brink of tears.
Future Islands Frontman Samuel T. Herring on Their 11-Year Journey to Letterman and Viral Stardom|Marlow Stern|April 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The entire episode was characters waxing poetic about their morals, which is just about as insufferable as it sounds.
‘The Newsroom’ Season Finale Was Incredibly Disappointing|Kevin Fallon|September 16, 2013|DAILY BEAST
"You have told me that before," roared the portly gentleman, waxing almost apoplectic.
The Outdoor Girls in the Saddle|Laura Lee Hope
It's you she cares for, and you may keep her to yourself,' said Frances, waxing more and more cross. '
Robin Redbreast|Mary Louisa Molesworth
"Then she ought to keep to her own proper sphere," said I, waxing hot.
Paul Patoff|F. Marion Crawford
They are evading the choice under cover of the Allies and waxing fat meanwhile.
Raemaekers' Cartoons|Louis Raemaekers
He stood speechless, gazing at the woman before him, who seemed to be waxing in fury with every moment and every word.
Love in a Cloud|Arlo Bates