tissue paper

/ˌtɪʃu ˌpeɪpər/

/ˈtɪʃu ˈpeɪpə/

Other forms: tissue papers

Definitions of tissue paper

1. noun

   a soft thin (usually translucent) paper
   synonyms: tissue

   types:

   cigarette paper, rolling paper

   a strong tissue paper that burns evenly and is sufficiently porous to control the burning of the tobacco in a cigarette

   facial tissue

   tissue paper suitable for use on the face

   Kleenex

   a piece of soft absorbent paper (usually two or more thin layers) used as a disposable handkerchief

   bathroom tissue, toilet paper, toilet tissue

   a soft thin absorbent paper for use in toilets

   toilet roll

   a roll of toilet paper

   type of:

   paper

   a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses