waxy

adjective

ˈwak-sē How to pronounce waxy (audio)
Definition of waxynext
as in plastic
capable of being easily molded or modeled the children made little animals with the colorful, waxy modeling clay

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Recent Examples of waxy Engineers even worried that slow-moving crude would congeal inside the pipeline, creating waxy buildup that could turn TAPS into the world’s biggest tube of ChapStick. — Jennifer A. Dlouhy, Fortune, 24 May 2026 Westman Atelier’s Lip Liner glides on the lips in a creamy wax blend that’s more high-performance conditioner with color payoff than a traditional waxy pencil. — Micaela English, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2026 Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance your body needs to build cells, produce hormones and help with digestion. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026 If not covered in additional layers and warmed swiftly, your skin turns a grayish-yellow and becomes hard and waxy. — Brad Stulberg, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for waxy
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plastic
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  • According to police sources, some bodies laid in plastic bags on gurneys while others were on shelves alongside miscellaneous equipment like spray cans and cardboard boxes.
    — Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Most vegetables can be stored in plastic bags in the refrigerator, with the exception of bulbs like onions and garlic, potatoes, and tomatoes.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026
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