beeswax
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for beeswax, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The wax bees produce to build honeycomb, later used in candles, polish, and cosmetics.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use beeswax
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
The "business" sense is playful, childish slang.
Etymology
From "bee" plus "wax," referring to the wax bees secrete to build their combs.
Full origin of beeswax →Frequently asked questions
What does “beeswax” mean?
The word “beeswax” means the wax bees produce to build honeycomb, later used in candles, polish, and cosmetics. In plain terms, the natural wax made by bees — or, informally, a playful stand-in for "business" in the phrase "mind your own beeswax.".
How do you pronounce “beeswax”?
“Beeswax” is pronounced BEEZ-waks (/ˈbiːzwæks/ in IPA).
How do you use “beeswax” in a sentence?
Here is “beeswax” used in a sentence: “The candle was made from pure beeswax.”
What is another word for “beeswax”?
Words with a similar meaning to “beeswax” include E901.
What part of speech is “beeswax”?
“Beeswax” is a noun.
How many meanings does “beeswax” have?
“Beeswax” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the wax bees produce to build honeycomb, later used in candles, polish, and cosmetics.