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UK//ˈkliːnɛks//US//ˈkliːnɛks//

Meaning of Kleenex

A brand name for a disposable tissue used to wipe or blow the nose.

In simple words: A brand of soft tissue paper used for cleaning or blowing noses.

Kleenex in a sentence

  • I always keep a box of Kleenex in my car for emergencies.
  • When I have a cold, I go through a lot of Kleenex.
  • She handed me a Kleenex when I started sneezing.
  • Make sure to buy a new box of Kleenex before the guests arrive.
  • The doctor recommended using Kleenex instead of cloth tissues for hygiene.

How to use Kleenex

Used in everyday conversation to refer to facial tissues. It’s best used in American English; in other regions, 'tissue' is more common.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'clean' and 'ex' to remember that it's for cleaning up your nose.

Related words

Collocations with Kleenex

  • box of Kleenex
  • packet of Kleenex
  • Kleenex tissues

Synonyms for Kleenex

  • facial tissue
  • tissue
  • paper tissue

Common mistakes with Kleenex

  • Using 'Kleenex' as a verb (e.g., 'to Kleenex my nose').
  • Confusing 'Kleenex' with other brands like 'Puffs'.

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Frequently asked questions about Kleenex

What does Kleenex mean?

A brand of soft tissue paper used for cleaning or blowing noses.

What is the definition of Kleenex?

A brand name for a disposable tissue used to wipe or blow the nose.

How do you use Kleenex in a sentence?

I always keep a box of Kleenex in my car for emergencies.

Can you give another example of Kleenex?

When I have a cold, I go through a lot of Kleenex.

What are synonyms for Kleenex?

Common alternatives include facial tissue, tissue, paper tissue.

What words go with Kleenex?

It commonly pairs with box of Kleenex, packet of Kleenex, Kleenex tissues.

What are common mistakes when using Kleenex?

Using 'Kleenex' as a verb (e.g., 'to Kleenex my nose'). Confusing 'Kleenex' with other brands like 'Puffs'.

How do you pronounce Kleenex?

US: //ˈkliːnɛks//, UK: //ˈkliːnɛks//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Kleenex?

Used in everyday conversation to refer to facial tissues. It’s best used in American English; in other regions, 'tissue' is more common.