tissue paper

noun

: a thin gauzy paper used especially for protecting something (as by covering or wrapping)

Examples of tissue paper in a Sentence

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It is claimed to pick up and remove objects weighing up to 300 grams, including small items such as socks, tissue paper, and towels. Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025 Stay true to the retro Halloween snack and use white tissue paper, black ribbon, and a black marker to decorate the ghost's face. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025 The brand also recommends stuffing it with tissue paper to maintain its shape when storing. Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025 Fans of her quarantine videos will appreciate the pilot’s musical number and practical effects, such as miniature sets and fire made from tissue paper. Jenelle Riley, Variety, 21 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tissue paper

Word History

First Known Use

1777, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tissue paper was in 1777

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“Tissue paper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tissue%20paper. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

tissue paper

noun
: a thin paper used especially to wrap delicate articles
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