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Earwax is an English word with synonyms like wax. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.

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Earwax in a sentence

Earwax meaning

A waxy substance secreted by the ear.

Synonyms of Earwax

cerumen wax

Related words

Other words often associated with Earwax or its synonyms:

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Using Earwax

  • The main meaning on this page is: A waxy substance secreted by the ear.
  • Useful related words include: cerumen, wax.
  • In the example corpus, earwax often appears in combinations such as: the earwax, with earwax, an earwax.

Context around Earwax

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 17 words
  • Position in the sentence: 5 start, 4 middle, 7 end
  • Sentence types: 14 statements, 2 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

push 1× fake 1× despite 1× hardened 1× measuring 1× remove 1× softened 1×

Often after:

protects 1× build 1× typically 1× appears 1× naturally 1× candle 1× effectively 1× remains 1× removal 1×

Sentence patterns with Earwax

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

as an earwax removal aid 1× can push earwax back inside 1× clogged with earwax 1× despite earwax typically repelling 1× earwax protects the 1× from an earwax candle kit 1× measuring earwax could help 1× of fake earwax a nice 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

after pulling out 1× before removal pre 1× despite earwax typically 1× dr wild says 1× earwax protects the 1× first you might 1×

Common sentence endings:

a parasitic behaviour 1× beetle s entrapment 1× body researchers claim 1× clogged with earwax 1× ear over time 1× earwax removal aid 1×

Words around Earwax

Just before it in the word index:

earwaker 2 earvin 10 eartips 5 eartip 2 earthy 155 earthx 2

Just after it in the word index:

earwig 10 earwigs 2 earwolf 4 earworm 24 earworms 5 eary 3

Similar in corpus frequency:

aaaa 21 abductees 21 abdulahi 21 abetment 21 abhors 21 ablution 21

Corpus analysis for Earwax

  • In this selection, "earwax" usually appears near the end of the sentence. The average example has 17 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, push, fake, despite, protects, build and typically stand out and add context to how "earwax" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include as an earwax removal aid and can push earwax back inside. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "earwax" sits close to words such as aaaa, abductees and abdulahi, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with earwax

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Can hydrogen peroxide remove earwax? (5 words)

Why Does Earwax Build Up in My AirPods? (8 words)

The researchers found that distilled water softened earwax effectively. (9 words)

Longer example sentences

Oxpeckers also feed on the earwax and dandruffs of mammals, although less is known about the benefits of this to the mammal, it is suspected that this is also a parasitic behaviour. (32 words)

Measuring earwax could help reveal how stressed or depressed someone is by providing an easy way to monitor the level of cortisol in the body, researchers claim. (27 words)

Dr Wild says: 'Ear plugs are safe to sleep with, however using them for a long period of time can push earwax back inside your ear. (26 words)

Question examples

Why Does Earwax Build Up in My AirPods? (8 words)

Can hydrogen peroxide remove earwax? (5 words)

Example sentences (16)

Before removal, pre-treatment drops or sprays are used to soften the earwax.

Dr Wild says: 'Ear plugs are safe to sleep with, however using them for a long period of time can push earwax back inside your ear.

Earwax protects the ears from things that could hurt the eardrum, such as dust, hair or small insects,” saysDr.

First, you might have a defective AirPod or it may be clogged with earwax.

Located in Highland Council, Scotland, the swamp comes complete with candles made of (fake) earwax, a nice boulder, an outhouse and — of course — waffles for breakfast.

Why Does Earwax Build Up in My AirPods?

Despite earwax typically repelling insects with its acidity, in this instance, it contributed to the beetle's entrapment.

Repeat these steps up to a couple of times a day until hardened earwax appears to have softened.

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Your ears are designed to clean themselves, with earwax naturally moving out of the ear over time.

Measuring earwax could help reveal how stressed or depressed someone is by providing an easy way to monitor the level of cortisol in the body, researchers claim.

From an earwax candle kit to a set of sushi socks, there's some pretty wild stuff out there.

Can hydrogen peroxide remove earwax?

The researchers found that distilled water softened earwax effectively.

After pulling out, earwax remains will be cleaned from the speaker.

Oxpeckers also feed on the earwax and dandruffs of mammals, although less is known about the benefits of this to the mammal, it is suspected that this is also a parasitic behaviour.

This drug is also used as an earwax removal aid.

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Common combinations with earwax

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "earwax" in a sentence?
An example: "Before removal, pre-treatment drops or sprays are used to soften the earwax." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "earwax" from authentic English texts.
What does "earwax" mean?
Earwax means: A waxy substance secreted by the ear.
What are synonyms of "earwax"?
Common synonyms of "earwax" include: cerumen, wax.
How many example sentences with "earwax" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains at least 10+ example sentences with "earwax", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.