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 Winter jasmine grows in USDA Zones 6-10, blooming mid-winter or early spring with hundreds of waxy, bright-yellow flowers. — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 27 May 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for waxy
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plastic
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  • Eco effort The hotel uses its own solar power system, boasts LED lighting, has strict waste separation, does not use plastic products, and has green roofs and wildflower meadows to support biodiversity.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Saccani said the consortium estimates production costs have risen about 30%, driven by increases in animal feed, diesel, energy, plastic packaging and transportation.
    — Giada Zampano, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
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“Waxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waxy. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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