noun
beeswax
BEEZ-waks
Beeswax (noun) means the wax bees produce to build honeycomb, later used in candles, polish, and cosmetics. Example: “The candle was made from pure beeswax.”
noun
1
The wax bees produce to build honeycomb, later used in candles, polish, and cosmetics.
"The candle was made from pure beeswax."
2
Someone's business or personal affairs (informal).
"Mind your own beeswax."
How to use beeswax
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe natural wax made by bees — or, informally, a playful stand-in for "business" in the phrase "mind your own beeswax."
When to use it
The "business" sense is playful, childish slang.
Common pairings
mind your own beeswax
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Word forms
- Plural
- beeswaxes
- Third person singular
- beeswaxes
- Past tense
- beeswaxed
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Etymology
From "bee" plus "wax," referring to the wax bees secrete to build their combs.
Synonyms
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E901
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.
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