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

Tansy untied the fine ribbon and took off the lid and peered into the tissue paper inside.

From Literature

A state prosecutor told the court on Wednesday that Zhang had packed some ants in test tubes, while others were concealed in tissue paper rolls hidden in his luggage.

From BBC

Wordlessly, he unwrapped the tissue paper, revealing a hat, a scarf, and mittens, all the same green as his eyes.

From Literature

She’s back digging into the craft bin, choosing tissue paper and pipe cleaners for her own art project.

From Literature

Mrs. Pritchard went straight to a tall cabinet, opened a drawer, and picked up something wrapped in tissue paper.

From Literature