waxing waxing /ˈwæksɪŋ/

adjective

1. (of the moon) pertaining to the period during which the visible surface of the moon increases  ( waxing )
   (of the moon) pertaining to the period during which the visible surface of the moon increases
    The waxing moon passes from new to full
   the waxing moon passes from new to full
   

noun

1. () The application of wax to a surface  ( waxing )
   the application of wax to a surface
   
2. A gradual increase in magnitude or extent  ( waxing )
   a gradual increase in magnitude or extent
    The waxing of the moon
   the waxing of the moon