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waxworks

/ˈwæks.wɝːks/
wax · works
Plural:waxworks
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• noun

1

An exhibition, museum, or building where lifelike wax figures of famous or historical people are displayed to the public (usually treated as singular or plural).

Example

"During our weekend trip to London, we spent an afternoon touring the famous waxworks."

2

Lifelike effigies, sculptures, or models molded from wax, especially those representing notable figures (the plural of waxwork).

Example

"The sculptor spent months perfecting the facial expressions of the new royal waxworks."

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Word Nuance & Usage

When referring to a museum or exhibition hall displaying wax figures, "waxworks" is plural in form but typically treated as a singular noun (e.g., "a famous waxworks").

• Nearby Words

waxlike
waxwing
waxwork
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waxy
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Waxworks. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/waxworks
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