noun

waxing

WAK-sihng

Waxing (noun) means the act of applying wax to something. Example: “The car needs a good waxing before the show.”

noun

The act of applying wax to something.

"The car needs a good waxing before the show."

A hair-removal method using wax applied to the skin and pulled off.

"She booked a waxing appointment before her vacation."

How to use waxing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe process of putting on wax, whether for polish or for removing hair.

Common pairings

book a waxing waxing salon

waxings plural

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What does “waxing” mean?

The word “waxing” means the act of applying wax to something. In plain terms, the process of putting on wax, whether for polish or for removing hair.

How do you pronounce “waxing”?

“Waxing” is pronounced WAK-sihng (/ˈwæksɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “waxing” in a sentence?

Here is “waxing” used in a sentence: “The car needs a good waxing before the show.”

What part of speech is “waxing”?

“Waxing” is a noun.

How many meanings does “waxing” have?

“Waxing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of applying wax to something.