beeswax
noun
bees·wax
ˈbēz-ˌwaks 
1
: a substance that is secreted by honeybees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull, typically yellow solid that is plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : wax sense 1
Note: Beeswax is typically colorless when first secreted but takes on a yellow or brownish color after bits of pollen, propolis, and other matter becomes mixed in. White beeswax sold commercially consists of yellow beeswax that has been subjected to bleaching or has been filtered to remove impurities. Beeswax is used as an ingredient in various products including candles, cosmetics, and sealants.
2
US, informal
: personal concern : business
—used chiefly in the phrases mind your own beeswax and none of your beeswax
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The ingredient list includes just five all-natural nourishing staples — honey, royal jelly, beeswax, olive oil, and bee propolis.
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Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
This reusable beeswax wrap offers the same convenience of protecting your foods without the potential harmful effects of PVC.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025
Bee's Wrap Beeswax Wraps for Food No more reaching for plastic wrap thanks to this roll of beeswax wrap.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Nov. 2025
The program also teaches practical skills, bottling and filtering their own honey and creating candles — from the beeswax — that is sold in the school bookstore and online.
—Kansas City Star, 14 Nov. 2025
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Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
This reusable beeswax wrap offers the same convenience of protecting your foods without the potential harmful effects of PVC.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025
Bee's Wrap Beeswax Wraps for Food No more reaching for plastic wrap thanks to this roll of beeswax wrap.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Nov. 2025
The program also teaches practical skills, bottling and filtering their own honey and creating candles — from the beeswax — that is sold in the school bookstore and online.
—Kansas City Star, 14 Nov. 2025
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