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

Researchers focus on this SEI layer, which is thinner than a sheet of tissue paper, because of its out-sized role in battery performance.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2023

Tree limbs blew through the air as if they were nothing but tissue paper, while bits of dirt and pebbles stung Ivy’s face.

From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake