tissue paper
noun
: a thin gauzy paper used especially for protecting something (as by covering or wrapping)
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The rustling sound of paper, tissue paper or cardboard while playing with a toy can mimic the sound of rustling through leaves.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Don’t be afraid to layer textures like tissue paper, maps, or even ticket stubs for dimension.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2025
These works of fiction either belong in the bargain bin of the fantasy section in a discount bookstore or should be repurposed as tissue paper.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
If the tissue paper isn’t too damaged, it can also be stored with the reusable bows and bags for next year.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Don’t be afraid to layer textures like tissue paper, maps, or even ticket stubs for dimension.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2025
These works of fiction either belong in the bargain bin of the fantasy section in a discount bookstore or should be repurposed as tissue paper.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
If the tissue paper isn’t too damaged, it can also be stored with the reusable bows and bags for next year.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for tissue paper
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“Tissue paper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tissue%20paper. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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