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How to use beeswax in a sentence

11 example sentences · noun, verb

Beeswax means a wax secreted by bees from which they make honeycomb; or, the processed form of this wax used in the manufacture of various goods. Example: “The candle was made entirely of natural beeswax.”

Examples of beeswax by meaning

nounA wax secreted by bees from which they make honeycomb; or, the processed form of this wax used in the manufacture of...

  • The candle was made entirely of natural beeswax.
  • She polished the furniture with beeswax to give it a shine.
  • The beekeeper collected honey and beeswax from the hives.

nounBusiness.

  • mind your own beeswax
  • none of your beeswax

More sentences with beeswax

  • You warm the candlestub between your hands and smell it—real beeswax.2019, Iraida H. López, Eliana S. Rivero, Let's Hear Their Voices, page 60. From the entry candlestub
  • “This has nothing to do with you, Kinsey, so mind your own beeswax.”1995, Sue Grafton, L Is for Lawless, page 155. From the entry mind your own beeswax
  • Japan wax is compatible with beeswax, cocoa butter, and glycerides.2011, NIIR Board of Consultants & Engineers, The Complete Technology Book on Wax and Polishes, page 51. From the entry Japan wax
  • “You can ask, but since it's really none of your beeswax, I think I'll keep my mouth shut on that score.”1996, Stephen King, The Green Mile, page 74. From the entry none of your beeswax
  • TRACY. (Rises) Mind your own beeswax, old Nosey Parker.1939, Philip Barry, The Philadelphia Story: A Comedy in Three Acts, page 74. From the entry mind your own beeswax
  • Japan tallow and beeswax were mixed in various proportions and the melting points, solidifying points and densities of the mixtures observed.1910, Interstate Druggist - Volume 44, page 150. From the entry Japan tallow

Meaning of beeswax

  1. noun A wax secreted by bees from which they make honeycomb; or, the processed form of this wax used in the manufacture of various goods.
  2. noun Business.
  3. verb To polish with beeswax.

Full definition of beeswax

Questions about beeswax in a sentence

How do you use beeswax in a sentence?
Beeswax is used as a noun and verb. For example: “The candle was made entirely of natural beeswax.”
What is a short sentence with beeswax?
“mind your own beeswax”
What does beeswax mean?
Beeswax means a wax secreted by bees from which they make honeycomb; or, the processed form of this wax used in the manufacture of various goods.

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