waxwork
Translation
wax figure, waxwork
Examples
The museum has a new waxwork of the Queen.
The museum has a new wax figure of the Queen.
The waxwork looked incredibly lifelike.
The wax figure looked incredibly lifelike.
Grammar Patterns
a waxwork of ((sb.)) a model of a person, made of wax The museum has a new waxwork of the Queen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wax figure, mannequin, model
Etymology
A compound word from 'wax' and 'work'. Literally, a work made of wax.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'work of art' made from 'wax'. Picture a museum like Madame Tussauds.