Beeswax

Pronunciation: /ˈbizˌwæks/

Definitions of beeswax

noun a natural wax produced by honeybees for constructing their honeycombs

Example Sentences

A1 Beeswax is used to make candles.

A2 I bought some beeswax to make my own lip balm.

B1 Beeswax is often used in cosmetics for its moisturizing properties.

B2 The artisan crafted a beautiful beeswax sculpture.

C1 The conservationist used beeswax to protect old documents from deteriorating.

C2 The artist experimented with different colors of beeswax for her encaustic paintings.

Examples of beeswax in a Sentence

formal Beeswax is a natural substance secreted by honeybees to build their honeycomb.

informal I heard that beeswax can be used in making homemade candles.

slang Hey, do you know where I can get some beeswax for my DIY project?

figurative Her lips were sealed with beeswax, indicating she would not reveal the secret.

Grammatical Forms of beeswax

• past tense: beeswaxed
• plural: beeswaxes
• comparative: more beeswax
• superlative: most beeswax
• present tense: beeswax
• future tense: will beeswax
• perfect tense: has beeswaxed
• continuous tense: is beeswaxing
• singular: beeswax
• positive degree: beeswax
• infinitive: to beeswax
• gerund: beeswaxing
• participle: beeswaxed

Origin and Evolution of beeswax

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'beeswax' originated from Old English 'bēoweax', which is a compound of 'bēo' (bee) and 'wex' (wax).

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'beeswax' has retained its original meaning of the wax produced by bees, but it is now also commonly used in idiomatic expressions such as 'mind your own beeswax'.