Download the app
educalingo
Search
In awe, I watched the waxing moon ride across the zenith of the heavens like an ambered chariot towards the ebony void of infinite space wherein the tethered belts of Jupiter and Mars hang, for ever festooned in their orbital majesty. And as I looked at all this I thought... I must put a roof on this toilet.
Les Dawson

Meaning of "waxing" in the English dictionary

Dictionary
DICTIONARY
section

PRONUNCIATION OF WAXING

waxing  [ˈwæksɪŋ] play
facebooktwitterpinterestwhatsapp

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WAXING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Waxing is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES WAXING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Waxing

Waxing is a form of semi-permanent hair removal which removes the hair from the root. New hair will not grow back in the previously waxed area for four to six weeks, although some people will start to see regrowth in only a week due to some of their hair being on a different growth cycle. Almost any area of the body can be waxed, including eyebrows, face, pubic area, legs, arms, back, abdomen and feet. There are many types of waxing suitable for removing unwanted hair. Strip waxing is accomplished by spreading a wax thinly over the skin. A cloth or paper strip is applied and pressed firmly, adhering the strip to the wax and the wax to the skin. The strip is then quickly ripped against the direction of hair growth, as parallel as possible to the skin to avoid trauma to the skin. This removes the wax along with the hair. Strip-less wax, also referred to as hard wax, is applied somewhat thickly and with no cloth or paper strips. The wax then hardens when it cools, thus allowing the easy removal by a therapist without the aid of cloths. This waxing method is very beneficial to people who have sensitive skin.

Definition of waxing in the English dictionary

The definition of waxing in the dictionary is a gradual process of growth or development. Other definition of waxing is hair-removal treatment.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WAXING


autosexing
ˈɔːtəʊˌseksɪŋ
beatboxing
ˈbiːtˌbɒksɪŋ
boxing
ˈbɒksɪŋ
chessboxing
ˈtʃɛsˌbɒksɪŋ
coaxing
ˈkəʊksɪŋ
fixing
ˈfɪksɪŋ
foxing
ˈfɒksɪŋ
letterboxing
ˈlɛtəˌbɒksɪŋ
match-fixing
ˈmætʃˌfɪksɪŋ
mixing
ˈmɪksɪŋ
multiplexing
ˈmʌltɪpleksɪŋ
nitrogen-fixing
ˈnaɪtrədʒənˌfɪksɪŋ
perplexing
pəˈpleksɪŋ
relaxing
rɪˈlæksɪŋ
shadow-boxing
ˈʃædəʊˌbɒksɪŋ
taxing
ˈtæksɪŋ
vexing
ˈvɛksɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WAXING

waxcloth
waxed cotton
waxed jacket
waxed paper
waxen
waxer
waxeye
waxier
waxiest
waxily
waxiness
waxlike
waxplant
waxweed
waxwing
waxwork
waxworker
waxworks
waxworm
waxy

WORDS THAT END LIKE WAXING

according
accounting
acting
adding
advertising
amazing
anything
banking
be on to a good thing
becoming
beginning
being
booking
breaking
bring
building
kick boxing
price-fixing
spot fixing
vision mixing

Synonyms and antonyms of waxing in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «WAXING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «waxing» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of waxing
become · develop · dilate · enlarge · expand · fill out · get · grow · increase · magnify · mount · rise · swell · turn

Translation of «waxing» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR
online translator

TRANSLATION OF WAXING

Find out the translation of waxing to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of waxing from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «waxing» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

打蜡
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

depilación con cera
570 millions of speakers

English

waxing
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

वैक्सिंग
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الصبح
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

воском
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

depilação
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ওয়াক্সিং
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

épilation à la cire
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Waxing
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Wachsen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ワックスがけ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

왁싱
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Waxing
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tẩy lông
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வளர்பிறையில்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

वॅक्सिंग
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

balmumu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ceretta
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

woskowanie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

воском
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

epilare cu ceară
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αποτρίχωση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

waxing
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

vaxning
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

voksing
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of waxing

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WAXING»

The term «waxing» is very widely used and occupies the 19.011 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
0
100%
FREQUENCY
Very widely used
92
/100
The map shown above gives the frequency of use of the term «waxing» in the different countries.
Principal search tendencies and common uses of waxing
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «waxing».

FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WAXING» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «waxing» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «waxing» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about waxing

EXAMPLES

9 QUOTES WITH «WAXING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word waxing.
1
Carol P. Christ
Our great symbol for the Goddess is the moon, whose three aspects reflect the three stages in women's lives and whose cycles of waxing and waning coincide with women's menstrual cycles.
2
Les Dawson
In awe, I watched the waxing moon ride across the zenith of the heavens like an ambered chariot towards the ebony void of infinite space wherein the tethered belts of Jupiter and Mars hang, for ever festooned in their orbital majesty. And as I looked at all this I thought... I must put a roof on this toilet.
3
Isla Fisher
I tell my girlfriends - 'Imagine if all the time you put into waxing and primping, you took all of that energy and put it into something useful.'
4
Gaby Hoffmann
I don't know how people do this waxing thing. Now I just have all these bumpy ingrown hairs.
5
Khloe Kardashian
The bikini waxing, after we go there you can't turn back.
6
Angela Kinsey
My friend, Sue Ann, in college pulled me aside and said, 'Honey I love you but you have got to start waxing your eyebrows. They look wild!' So thank you , that kinda changed my life.
7
Rita Ora
If I'm not working and getting my makeup done, that's my chance to do a hair mask and a face mask and my plucking and waxing and all of that.
8
Lou Diamond Phillips
Although a lot of pain for a little screen time; Shaving legs, waxing eyebrows, high heels, trying to put on a bra, losing weight because women's clothes are SO revealing - Ladies you have my respect.
9
Matthew Rhys
As for waxing, I've never waxed in my life and I never would. I'm extremely Welsh, so I draw the line at removing body hair.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WAXING»

Discover the use of waxing in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to waxing and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Waxing Made Easy: A Step-by-Step Guide
Perfect for both professionals and students alike, this book dispels the myths associated with waxing and teaches you how to reap the profits and rewards of being a successful epilator.
Renee Poignard, 1993
2
The British Aestheticians Guide to Waxing the Lady Garden
This is a follow up book from my first book "The British Aestheticians Guide to Waxing The Twigs and Berries.
Claire Barnes, 2012
3
Guide to occlusal waxing
A study manual styled for convenient reference during occlusal waxing.
Herbert T. Shillingburg, Edwin L. Wilson, Jack T. Morrison, 2000
4
Waxing mythical: the life and legend of Madame Tussaud
Madame Tussaud is a name known all over the world.
Kate Berridge, 2006
5
Waxing for Skiers
A complete, illustrated guide to waxing cross-country skis.
Malcolm Corcoran, 1999
6
CONFESSIONS OF A BRAZILIAN WAXING QUEEN
One afternoon during Jill's regular Brazilian waxing treatment from me, she told me of a nightmare salon experience several years ago. “I don't know what I was thinking when I went to this salon. It overall looked very unhygienic but I was in ...
Svetlana Burckhardt, 2011
7
Milady's Hair Removal Techniques: A Comprehensive Manual
This book explains the evolution of the method of hair removal, with anecdotal historical information. The information tells how the method works to remove hair, including the length of time before regrowth.
Helen Bickmore, 2003
8
Waxing and Waning a Memoir of an Amateur Astronomer
Chapter. 20. Waxing. and. Waning. When I started writing this memoir, I had a very specific idea in mind. When my family celebrated my last birthday, it was number sixty-nine. Looking ahead to the next year, I would be looking at number  ...
James Hannon, 2014
9
Alpha Flight: Waxing Poetic
Former Alpha Flight ally Flashback comes begging our heroes to time-jump to the past and stop his future self from dying in an attack that involves the original Alpha Flight, and... Omega Flight! Collects Alpha Flight #7-12
Scott Lobdell, 2005
10
Waxing Poetic: Encaustic Art in America
The other two essays in this volume are "Encaustic Painting and Revivals: A History of Discord and Discovery" by Danielle Rice and "Encaustic Painting as a Contemporary Paint Medium" by Richard Frumess.
Gail Stavitsky, Danielle Rice, Richard Frumess, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WAXING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term waxing is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Get smooth for summer with hair removal tips that work!
With summer fast approaching, it's time to prep our bodies for the beach. And that means all kinds of waxing, shaving and laser options before us — but which to ... «Today.com, May 15»
2
What's Driving Clients to Wax?
Both genders are motivated to wax by the emotional benefits of feeling attractive, clean and confident, says a recent online study conducted by Waxing the City. «SkinInc.com, May 15»
3
Girlfriend Dominika Petrinova's Revenge: Birthday Surprise Butt …
She glued waxing strips to a plastic chair and made her boyfriend sit naked on it. ... his bottom and genitals stuck on the chair after he sat on the waxing strips. «The Inquisitr, Apr 15»
4
Community: “Queer Studies And Advanced Waxing
“Queer Studies And Advanced Waxing” isn't a classic episode, but it's the first episode of season six to approximate the energy and structure of classic ... «A.V. Club, Mar 15»
5
Facial and Body Waxing Franchises Clean Up in the Beauty Category
As growth in the beauty industry has increasingly shifted from purely cosmetic, discretionary services to personal upkeep, such as waxing, Waxing the City ... «Yahoo Finance UK, Mar 15»
6
Awkward! Josh Duhamel walked in on Fergie's bikini wax
“I mean, he's walked in on me during my bikini waxing — I'm like, 'OK, honey, hi.' And I'm on all fours … But he doesn't just leave; he gets curious,” Fergie ... «Page Six, Jan 15»
7
Pubic Hair Or STDs? Studies Show Waxing Puts You At Risk
A French study last year likewise found that 93% of patients with the STI Molluscum contagiosum had waxed or shaved, and recommended laser hair removal as ... «MTV.com, Jul 14»
8
Was Diego Costa waxing Xabi Alonso's leg during Spain's victory …
The 25-year-old appeared to try to wax his team-mate's leg with what looked like tape. The prank barely registered with Alonso, who shot his team-mate a ... «Daily Mail, Jun 14»
9
Watch Men Suffer Through Below-the-Belt Waxing for Cancer …
A Canadian group, Testicular Cancer Canada, created the clip of men suffering through some below-the-belt waxing (to facilitate examinations) to help spread ... «People Magazine, Apr 14»
10
Slippery Slope: It's the Wax, Norway Says, When Skiers Mess Up
OSLO—As Norway's fortunes in the Sochi Games waned, it became clear to many Norwegians who was to blame: the guy in charge of waxing. That would be ... «Wall Street Journal, Feb 14»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Waxing [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/waxing>. Apr 2024 ».
Download the educalingo app
en
English dictionary
Discover all that is hidden in the words on
index
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z