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facial tissue

American  

noun

  1. a soft, disposable paper tissue especially for cleansing the face or for use as a handkerchief.


Etymology

Origin of facial tissue

First recorded in 1925–30


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The facial tissue thickness data created by these early anatomists are still used by facial reconstructionists like Nilsson.

From National Geographic ● Oct. 23, 2023

And now, it means, Canadians will have to save their tears - at least for another brand of facial tissue.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2023

“I can make a facial tissue dance,” Said the magician, with a wicked glance.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 9, 2021

Suggested nonfood items include hand-held can openers, toilet tissue, facial tissue, paper towels, hand sanitizer and grocery bags.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2020

The brain sees to it that the thoughts within do immediately dispose of facial tissue without.

From A Man's Value to Society Studies in Self Culture and Character by Newell Dwight Hillis

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