waxer

noun

wax·​er ˈwak-sər How to pronounce waxer (audio)
1
: a device for applying wax
2
: one whose work is applying or polishing with wax

Examples of waxer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The important thing to remember is that your waxer has probably seen hundreds of people's pubic areas. April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 19 Apr. 2021 Other forms may require an orbit waxer. Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 9 Jan. 2023 However, for more professional results that will last longer, waxes requiring a rotary waxer are best. Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 9 Jan. 2023 The most important thing to know before going in for a Manzilian, says Green, is that a professional waxer is never going to judge you. Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 21 Dec. 2022 Its website includes detailed videos, also posted on YouTube, to guide waxers through the process. Rachel Felder, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2020 Not to mention, an unskilled waxer could affect your brow shape forever. Nicole Saporita, Good Housekeeping, 30 Apr. 2019

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1875, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of waxer was circa 1875

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“Waxer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waxer. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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