waxy

adjective

ˈwak-sē How to pronounce waxy (audio)
waxier; waxiest
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1
: made of, abounding in, or covered with wax : waxen
a waxy surface
waxy berries
2
: resembling wax: such as
a
: readily shaped or molded
b
: marked by smooth or lustrous whiteness
a waxy complexion
waxiness noun

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Examples of waxy in a Sentence

The polish left a waxy residue. a plant with waxy leaves
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Summary Cholesterol is a waxy substance that every cell in the body needs to function. — Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025 The palate features sweet lemon cream, waxy candy, and vanilla almond cake—a round, creamy vodka with great texture and length for all applications. — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025 Clusters of what looked like brown-speckled white mold coated the stem—legless females, surrounded by a white, waxy protective substance. — Bywarren Cornwall, science.org, 9 Jan. 2025 Each type of potato, like the starchy russet or waxy Yukon Gold, brings their own texture and flavor to the dish, and knowing how long to boil them makes all the difference in achieving that dreamy, creamy mash. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for waxy

Word History

First Known Use

1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of waxy was in 1552

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waxy

adjective
ˈwak-sē How to pronounce waxy (audio)
waxier; waxiest
1
: full of or covered with wax
a waxy surface
waxy berries
2
: resembling wax : waxen
a waxy complexion
waxiness noun

Medical Definition

waxy

adjective
ˈwak-sē How to pronounce waxy (audio)
waxier; waxiest
1
: made of, abounding in, or covered with wax
a waxy surface
2
: resembling wax
a waxy complexion
waxy secretions

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