wax figure
Definition
Noun: A life-size, three-dimensional representation of a person, especially a famous or notable individual, sculpted from wax.
Usage
A "wax figure" is a detailed, realistic statue created for display, most commonly in museums or tourist attractions like Madame Tussauds. It is designed to be a lifelike likeness.
Examples
- The museum's new exhibit features a wax figure of the scientist.
- Tourists lined up to take photographs with the wax figure of the movie star.
- The artist spent months perfecting the wax figure of the historical leader.
Advanced Usage
- As a collective term: Refers to the art form or industry of creating such figures.
- The craftsmanship of wax figure creation requires great skill.
- In metaphorical use: Can describe a person who is exceptionally still or pale.
- After hearing the news, he stood as motionless as a wax figure.
Variants and Related Words
- Waxwork: A synonym for a wax figure or, collectively, an exhibition of such figures.
- We visited the famous waxworks in London.
- Effigy: A more general term for a sculpture or model of a person, which can be made of materials other than wax.
- Statue: A carved or cast figure of a person or animal, typically made of stone or metal.
Synonyms
- Likeness
- Replica
- Model
- Effigy (in the specific context of a wax representation)
Related Phrases
- Wax museum: An institution that displays a collection of wax figures.
- The wax museum is a popular destination for families.
Noun
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an effigy (usually of a famous person) made of wax
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