waxwork

noun

wax·​work ˈwaks-ˌwərk How to pronounce waxwork (audio)
1
: an effigy in wax usually of a person
2
waxworks ˈwaks-ˌwərks How to pronounce waxwork (audio) plural in form but singular or plural in construction : wax museum

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Merlin operates a number of leading theme parks and tourist attractions, including Legoland, Peppa Pig Theme Park and Madame Tussauds waxwork museum. Greg McKenna, Fortune Europe, 20 Nov. 2024 And do not forget the Ronaldo waxwork unveiled in New York City’s Madame Tussauds in November 2022. Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 11 July 2024 Other famous waxworks at the museum include Queen Elizabeth II, Angelina Jolie, and Swift's good friend Ed Sheeran. Lauren Huff, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2024 The waxwork had been made to honor the celebrated musician, who died aged 56 on July 26, 2023. Olivia-Anne Cleary, TIME, 27 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for waxwork 

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First Known Use

1663, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of waxwork was in 1663

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“Waxwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waxwork. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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waxwork

noun
wax·​work -ˌswərk How to pronounce waxwork (audio)
1
: a figure in wax usually of a person
2
plural : wax museum

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