waxwork
Translation
waxwork
Examples
The museum has many waxworks of famous people.
The museum has many waxworks of famous people.
That waxwork looks incredibly realistic.
That waxwork looks incredibly realistic.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) waxwork a single figure That waxwork looks incredibly realistic.
((a)) waxwork ((of sb.)) a figure representing someone They made a waxwork of the new president.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wax figure, mannequin
Etymology
A compound word from 'wax' (the substance) and 'work' (a creation). A work of art made from wax.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'work' of art made from candle 'wax'. The most famous place for these is Madame Tussauds waxwork museum.