Wax Figure (Noun)
Meaning
An effigy (usually of a famous person) made of wax.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The museum featured a wax figure of Albert Einstein, which visitors could take pictures with.
- At Madame Tussauds, the tourists were amazed by the incredibly lifelike wax figure of Queen Elizabeth II.
- The famous actor was both thrilled and terrified to see his own wax figure on display at the museum.
- Visitors to the museum were amazed by the detailed wax figure of Leonardo da Vinci, complete with his famous sketchbook.
- The wax figure of the rock star was so realistic that some fans thought it was actually him standing there.