tissue paper

American  

noun

1. a very thin, almost transparent paper used for wrapping delicate articles, covering illustrations in books, copying letters, etc.

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tissue paper British  

noun

1. very thin soft delicate paper used to wrap breakable goods, as decoration, etc

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Etymology

Origin of tissue paper

First recorded in 1770–80

Example Sentences

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tissue paper

He knows politicians use him "like tissue paper", but is still grateful for the cash.

From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026

Most of it is made from paper and disposable plastic and biodegradable this and that, so we’ll just start using paper towels and tissue paper and spray everything down with Clorox.

From Salon ● Apr. 29, 2025

Last November, Roy, from Essex, surprised his son by wearing his medals, which were still in the boxes and tissue paper they came in.

From BBC ● Apr. 5, 2025

So expect prices to rise for books, magazines, newspapers, pamphlets, envelopes, wallpaper, paper packaging for food and gifts, lumber for construction, toilet paper, tissue paper, and more.

From Slate ● Mar. 5, 2025

In the kitchen sink, she washed off the dirt and wrapped it again in the crumpled tissue paper.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray