Sealing Wax (Noun)
Meaning
Fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The letter was closed with a small piece of sealing wax, pressed into place with a family crest.
- To send a letter in those days, one needed to apply a glob of sealing wax to the flap of the envelope.
- She used a silver spoon to melt the sealing wax over the flame of a candle.
- A stick of sealing wax was always kept on hand for sending important documents through the mail.
- In the 19th century, sealing wax was used to secure letters and parcels, ensuring that they remained private during transit.