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US/ˈtɪʃ.uː/
UK/ˈtɪʃ.uː/
soft thin paper for wiping your nose; also the cells that make up parts of a body
In context
She always keeps a packet of tissues in her bag during the rainy season.
Can you pass me a tissue? I think I'm catching a cold.
The doctor took a small sample of tissue from his skin for testing.
Words that go with tissue
noun + preposition
- box of tissuesThere is a box of tissues on every table in the clinic.
- packet of tissuesI bought a packet of tissues at the convenience store.
noun + noun
- body tissueToo much sugar can damage body tissue over time.
- paper tissueHe wiped the table with a paper tissue.
adjective + noun
- wet tissueParents of small children always carry wet tissues.
- soft tissueThe X-ray showed no broken bones, only soft tissue damage.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Can you give me a paper towel to blow my nose?Correct: Can you give me a tissue to blow my nose?