1
: a device for applying wax
2
: one whose work is applying or polishing with wax

Examples of waxer in a Sentence

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My waxer told me of a client who got her foot stuck among a moving throng—her leg went snap. — Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026 Some manufacturers, notably Barbour, will re-wax customers’ jackets themselves, and independent re-waxers have sprung up to serve the same function. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025 The waxer will also discuss your skin-care needs and help create an aftercare regimen. — Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 25 June 2025 And for quick and easy hair removal without having to hoof it to the waxer, try Smoothskin’s IPL hair remover. — Sara Coughlin, SELF, 28 Apr. 2025 Until now, Mia has remained on an island with Jacqueline, the personal embodiment of a pesky ingrown hair your waxer wasn’t able to catch. — Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 27 Jan. 2025 Commenters on the video, which has since amassed over 7 million views, were quick to criticize Abbie and her waxer for not being more educated on the medication. — Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024 However, for more professional results that will last longer, waxes requiring a rotary waxer are best. — Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 9 Jan. 2023 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

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 30 Sep. 2026.

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