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tissue paper

American

noun

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

tissue paper British

noun

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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"A further 300 live ants were recovered concealed in three rolls of tissue paper within the luggage," he added.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 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

The way injuries have been mounting for the tissue paper Dodgers this season, maybe they should refrain from the silly wiggle dances when they get their big hits, so nobody gets hurt!

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 24, 2024

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

The new pink stuff has shredded like tissue paper and blood seeps through the laboratory-grown cells.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

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