Kleenex

//ˈkli.nɛks// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A disposable tissue. Canada, US

    "Could you hand me a kleenex? My nose is running."

  2. 2
    Alternative form of kleenex. alt-of, alternative

    "She wipes some drivel from his chin with a Kleenex, which she throws away in the bin, then sits and clasps his hand in hers."

  3. 3
    a piece of soft absorbent paper (usually two or more thin layers) used as a disposable handkerchief wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
facial tissuefacial tissuetissuetissue

Example

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"Grab a kleenex, your nose is dripping."

Etymology

From the name of brand of tissues trademarked by Cellucotton Products Company (now Kimberly-Clark) in 1924–25. Alteration of clean + -ex.

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