tissue

noun
UK: /ˈtɪʃ.uː/
US: /ˈtɪʃ.uː/

  1. A soft, thin paper used for cleaning or wrapping.

    1. I used a tissue to wipe my nose because I had a cold. [ ] [ ]
    2. She wrapped the delicate glass ornament in tissue to protect it during shipping. [ ] [ ]

  2. Biological material consisting of cells that are similar and perform a specific function.

    1. The doctor took a tissue sample to test for disease markers. [ ] [ ]
    2. Microscopic examination of the tissue revealed signs of inflammation and cellular damage. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

material napkin stuff cloth paper towel
tissue transitive-verb

  1. To cover something with thin paper.

    1. She tissued the presents carefully to protect them. [ ] [ ]
    2. The shop assistant began to tissue each item before placing it in the bag. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tissue" in English means: A soft, thin paper used for cleaning or wrapping., Biological material consisting of cells that are similar and perform a specific function..

The phonetic transcription of "tissue" is /ˈtɪʃ.uː/ in British English and /ˈtɪʃ.uː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tissue": material, napkin, stuff, cloth, paper towel.

Example usage of "tissue": "I used a tissue to wipe my nose because I had a cold.". More examples on the page.