Waxwork
noun
A figure made of wax that looks like a real person or object.
The waxwork museum has figures of many famous people from history.
Often appears as...
- waxwork museum
- waxwork figure
noun
The act or art of making figures and objects from wax.
It take years of practice to master the waxwork.
Often appears as...
- master the waxwork
- stunning waxwork
Usage tips
Arts & Craft
noun
A figure made of wax that looks like a real person or object.
The waxwork museum has figures of many famous people from history.
Often appears as...
- waxwork museum
- waxwork figure
noun
The act or art of making figures and objects from wax.
It take years of practice to master the waxwork.
Often appears as...
- master the waxwork
- stunning waxwork
Usage tips
Arts & Craft
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Realistic Likeness
Waxwork figures are made to resemble real individuals extremely closely.
The waxwork of the late pop star was so lifelike, it almost seemed like he'd start singing.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Attractions
Waxwork museums are popular tourist spots, often featuring figures of celebrities or historical figures.
On our trip, we visited a waxwork museum showcasing all the American presidents.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Homage
Though waxwork figures honor famous people, they're not traditional symbols of respect like statutes.
Despite the controversy, the waxwork was just for entertainment, not to honor the leader.
Pro Tip 1/3Realistic Likeness
Waxwork figures are made to resemble real individuals extremely closely.
The waxwork of the late pop star was so lifelike, it almost seemed like he'd start singing.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Attractions
Waxwork museums are popular tourist spots, often featuring figures of celebrities or historical figures.
On our trip, we visited a waxwork museum showcasing all the American presidents.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Homage
Though waxwork figures honor famous people, they're not traditional symbols of respect like statutes.
Despite the controversy, the waxwork was just for entertainment, not to honor the leader.
Pro Tip 1/3Realistic Likeness
Waxwork figures are made to resemble real individuals extremely closely.
The waxwork of the late pop star was so lifelike, it almost seemed like he'd start singing.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Attractions
Waxwork museums are popular tourist spots, often featuring figures of celebrities or historical figures.
On our trip, we visited a waxwork museum showcasing all the American presidents.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Homage
Though waxwork figures honor famous people, they're not traditional symbols of respect like statutes.
Despite the controversy, the waxwork was just for entertainment, not to honor the leader.
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Quote examples
Terry Glavin
Canadian Author
The world's wealthiest failed state,' as it has come to be known, Belgium endured 589 days without a functioning elected government between June 2010 and December 2011 and remains a dysfunctional, linguistically divided waxworks of one federal and five regional-cultural parliaments.
Quote examples
Terry Glavin
Canadian Author
The world's wealthiest failed state,' as it has come to be known, Belgium endured 589 days without a functioning elected government between June 2010 and December 2011 and remains a dysfunctional, linguistically divided waxworks of one federal and five regional-cultural parliaments.
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