Waxwork

Pronunciation: /wæks.wɜːrk/

Definitions of waxwork

noun a lifelike figure made of wax, typically representing a famous person or character

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a waxwork of my favorite celebrity at the museum.

A2 The waxwork figures at Madame Tussauds look incredibly lifelike.

B1 Visitors can take photos with the waxwork statues of historical figures.

B2 The artist spent months creating a new waxwork for the museum's collection.

C1 The museum curator carefully maintains the waxwork exhibits to ensure their preservation.

C2 The waxwork artist's attention to detail is evident in the realistic features of each figure.

Examples of waxwork in a Sentence

formal The museum displayed a new waxwork of a famous historical figure.

informal Have you seen the waxwork of the movie star at the museum?

slang That waxwork of the celebrity looks so lifelike!

figurative Her smile was frozen on her face like a waxwork.

Grammatical Forms of waxwork

• past tense: waxworked
• plural: waxworks
• comparative: more waxwork
• superlative: most waxwork
• present tense: waxwork
• future tense: will waxwork
• perfect tense: has waxworked
• continuous tense: is waxworking
• singular: waxwork
• positive degree: waxwork
• infinitive: to waxwork
• gerund: waxworking
• participle: waxworked

Origin and Evolution of waxwork

First Known Use: 1775 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'waxwork' originated from the combination of 'wax' referring to the material used in making lifelike figures and 'work' indicating the act of creating or crafting.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe lifelike figures made of wax, the term 'waxwork' has evolved to encompass any type of lifelike sculpture or model made from wax or similar materials.