tissue — soft paper used for cleaning nose or wiping
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: soft paper used for cleaning nose or wiping
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɪʃuː/
Korean meaning: 코를 닦거나 물을 닦는 부드러운 종이
Korean pronunciation: **티**슈
Example Sentences
- My mom bought 20 boxes of tissues because she's preparing for allergy season like it's the apocalypse.
- The scientist carefully preserved the tissue samples in liquid nitrogen.
- He wrapped the fragile gift in delicate tissue paper, only to watch his cat destroy it in 3 seconds.
tissue
NOUN//ˈtɪʃuː//
soft paper used for cleaning nose or wiping
Mother gently wipes child's nose with soft white tissue
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Origin
From Old French 'tissu' meaning 'woven' or 'fabric', derived from the past participle of 'tistre' (to weave). The word ultimately comes from Latin 'texere' meaning 'to weave'.
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“My mom bought 20 boxes of tissues because she's preparing for allergy season like it's the apocalypse.”
“The scientist carefully preserved the tissue samples in liquid nitrogen.”
“He wrapped the fragile gift in delicate tissue paper, only to watch his cat destroy it in 3 seconds.”
“The doctor explained that scar tissue would form as the wound healed.”
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