Beeswax
/ˈbiːzwæks/ noun, verb, slang
noun, verb, slang ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A wax secreted by bees from which they make honeycomb; or, the processed form of this wax used in the manufacture of various goods. uncountable, usually
"The candle was made entirely of natural beeswax."
- 2 a yellow to brown wax secreted by honeybees to build honeycombs wordnet
- 3 Business, as in such phrases as mind your own beeswax and none of your beeswax. Canada, US, humorous, informal, uncountable, usually
Verb
- 1 To polish with beeswax. transitive
- 2 cover with beeswax wordnet
Antonyms
All antonymsExample
More examples"After honey, beeswax is the second most important hive product from an economic standpoint."
Etymology
From bee + -s- + wax.