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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As a lover of produce and playfulness, Deutsch said the current menu is inspired by early spring, with flavors like honey, beeswax, corn, lavender, strawberry magnolia, and black walnut.
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Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Find dishes prepared with organic ingredients like duck ham cured in beeswax and trout tartare with mango, green shiso, and Iberian bacon at Enrique Pérez’s El Doncel.
—Jessica Benavides Canepa, AFAR Media, 4 June 2025
Medium-full, with good acidity, excellent complexity and notes of beeswax in the finish.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Rescue Lip Relief is enriched with responsibly sourced beeswax, shea and cocoa butter to protect the lips' natural moisture barrier.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
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Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Find dishes prepared with organic ingredients like duck ham cured in beeswax and trout tartare with mango, green shiso, and Iberian bacon at Enrique Pérez’s El Doncel.
—Jessica Benavides Canepa, AFAR Media, 4 June 2025
Medium-full, with good acidity, excellent complexity and notes of beeswax in the finish.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Rescue Lip Relief is enriched with responsibly sourced beeswax, shea and cocoa butter to protect the lips' natural moisture barrier.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Beeswax.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beeswax. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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