wax meaning and definition

WAX noun

Definition of wax (noun)

1. any of various substances of either mineral origin or plant or animal origin; they are solid at normal temperatures and insoluble in water

WAX verb

Definition of wax (verb)

1. cover with wax
   • "wax the car"
2. go up or advance
   • "Sales were climbing after prices were lowered"
   • synonyms: climb, mount, rise
   • antonym: wane
3. increase in phase
   • "the moon is waxing"
   • synonyms: full
   • antonym: wane