Word
waxing
Phoneticswax·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈwæksɪŋ/
UK/wˈæksɪŋ/
Countable & uncountable
Definition
n. the process of removing hair from your body using a sticky substance. You spread the warm wax on your skin and then pull it off quickly to take the hair out.
n. the removal of body hair from the follicle by applying a sticky substance, such as honey or paraffin, and then stripping it away. Often contrasted with shaving or laser treatments.
Examples
“She booked an appointment for a leg waxing at the salon.”
“Regular waxing can lead to thinner hair regrowth over time compared to the results of daily shaving.”
“While professional waxing offers more thorough results, many people opt for at-home kits to manage their grooming routines more affordably and privately.”
Examples
simple
“She booked an appointment for a leg waxing at the salon.”
contextual
“Regular waxing can lead to thinner hair regrowth over time compared to the results of daily shaving.”
complex
“While professional waxing offers more thorough results, many people opt for at-home kits to manage their grooming routines more affordably and privately.”
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the general practice; countable when referring to a specific appointment or session.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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