beeswax

[ beez-waks ]

noun

1. wax ¹( def 1 ).

verb (used with object)

1. to rub or treat with beeswax.

beeswax

/ ˈbiːzˌwæks /

noun

1. 1. a yellowish or dark brown wax secreted by honeybees for constructing honeycombs
   2. this wax after refining, purifying, etc, used in polishes, ointments, and for modelling

verb

1. tr to polish with such wax

Word History and Origins

Origin of beeswax¹

First recorded in 1670–80; bee ¹ + 's ¹ + wax ¹

Example Sentences

The balm is made from a special blend of cold-pressed seed oils that holds up on hot and cold trips, and includes locally sourced beeswax from San Diego.

From Los Angeles Times

And they would not use soaps or candles made from beeswax, or use products tested on animals.

From Salon

Webster’s sculptures, made with soil, beeswax, moss and other outdoor elements shaped into simple geometric forms, interact with Dia’s outdoor landscape and at times seem to pull it indoors.

From New York Times

Notably, the wound impression was made using beeswax.

From Seattle Times

As a reward, the avian guide gets the beeswax, a staple of its diet.

From National Geographic

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