waxworks

English

Noun

waxworks

1. plural of waxwork

Noun

waxworks (plural waxworks)

1. An exhibition of waxwork figures; a wax museum.
   • 2006, Pamela Pilbeam, Madame Tussaud: And the History of Waxworks (page 221)

     There is nothing so fascinating for a human being as others of the species. What is gripping about a waxworks like Tussaud's is that the models are full size and the visitor can gaze at celebrities as familiar equals, a dream (or nightmare) come true.

Translations

exhibition of waxwork figures; wax museum

• German: Wachsfigurenkabinett (de) n
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