sealing wax meaning

UK US /ˈsilɪŋ wæks/ 3 syllables

sealing wax (noun): fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters.

Definition of sealing wax

  1. fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters

    Synonyms: seal

    Type of: fastener

How to pronounce sealing wax

sealing wax is pronounced /ˈsilɪŋ wæks/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.

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