beeswax C2 Topic:Materials & Substances US /ˈbiːzˌwæks/ UK /ˈbiːzˌwæks/ See IPA manual Freq #31714 Meanings 1 noun the wax produced by honeybees to build honeycomb, used in candles, polish, and other products The cabinetmaker rubbed beeswax into the wood to protect its surface. 2 verb to coat or polish something with beeswax They beeswaxed the table after sanding it smooth. 3 noun informal: business or concern, especially in the phrase mind your own beeswax How I spend the money is none of your beeswax. Thesaurus Synonyms 2 verb · to coat or polish something... wax 3 noun · informal: business or... businessconcern Word family Related forms beehoneycombwax Etymology A compound of bee + wax, with the possessive linking sound reflected in the spelling. The informal 'business' sense is best known from mind your own beeswax. Topics Materials & Substances External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # beeswax **Type:** Word **Level:** C2 **Part of speech:** noun, verb **IPA (US):** /ˈbiːzˌwæks/ **IPA (UK):** /ˈbiːzˌwæks/ **Frequency rank:** 31714 ## Meanings 1. the wax produced by honeybees to build honeycomb, used in candles, polish, and other products 2. to coat or polish something with beeswax 3. informal: business or concern, especially in the phrase mind your own beeswax ## Examples - The cabinetmaker rubbed beeswax into the wood to protect its surface. - They beeswaxed the table after sanding it smooth. - How I spend the money is none of your beeswax. ## Related Forms - bee - honeycomb - wax ## Etymology A compound of bee + wax, with the possessive linking sound reflected in the spelling. The informal 'business' sense is best known from mind your own beeswax. ## Topics - Materials & Substances markdown