American English pronunciation

How to pronounce waxed

IPA transcription: ['wækst]

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Verb

  • go up or advance

    “Sales were climbing after prices were lowered”

  • cover with wax

    “wax the car”

  • increase in phase

    “the moon is waxing”

Adjective

  • treated with wax

    “waxed floors”

    “waxed mustache”

Usage examples

  • Pots may then be waxed and buffed to create a smooth glossy finish.
  • A waxed floor makes us lose balance.
  • A waxed floor makes us lose balance.
  • A waxed floor makes us lose balance.
  • The fortunes of the temple have waxed and waned over the centuries.
  • A waxed floor makes us lose balance.
  • A waxed floor makes us lose balance.
  • A waxed floor makes us lose balance.
  • A waxed floor makes us lose balance.
  • A waxed floor makes us lose balance.