B2noun 2K

Tissue

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈtɪʃuː/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈtɪʃuː/"]/

Meaning of Tissue

a piece of soft paper, used especially as a handkerchief

In simple words: A thin piece of paper used for cleaning, like blowing your nose.

Tissue in a sentence

• a box of tissues
• He wiped his nose on a tissue.
• She grabbed a wad of tissues from the box and soaked up the spilt juice.
• **muscle/brain/lung tissue**
• scar tissue
• Dyes were extracted by boiling the plant tissue.
• She treats skin and soft tissue injuries in casualty.
• Vitamin C helps maintain healthy connective tissue.

How to use Tissue

Use 'tissue' when referring to the paper product. It’s more appropriate in conversations about health or hygiene rather than in formal writing or discussions.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'tissue' as 'a clean issue' for blowing your nose.

Related words

Collocations with Tissue

• paper
• toilet
• box
• pack
• package
• use
• take
• on a/​the tissue
• with a/​the tissue
• living
• healthy
• normal
• damage
• remove

Synonyms for Tissue

• paper handkerchief
• facial tissue
• napkin

Opposites of Tissue

• solid
• rock
• metal

Common mistakes with Tissue

• Confused with 'tissues' when talking about multiple sheets.
• Used 'tissue' to mean body tissue, which is less common in everyday conversation.
• Spelled incorrectly as 'tisssue'.

Frequently asked questions about Tissue

What does Tissue mean?

A thin piece of paper used for cleaning, like blowing your nose.

What is the definition of Tissue?

a piece of soft paper, used especially as a handkerchief

How do you use Tissue in a sentence?

a box of tissues

Can you give another example of Tissue?

He wiped his nose on a tissue.

What are synonyms for Tissue?

Common alternatives include paper handkerchief, facial tissue, napkin.

What is the opposite of Tissue?

Opposite meanings include solid, rock, metal.

What words go with Tissue?

It commonly pairs with paper, toilet, box, pack, package, use, take, on a/​the tissue, with a/​the tissue, living, healthy, normal, damage, remove.

What are common mistakes when using Tissue?

Confused with 'tissues' when talking about multiple sheets. Used 'tissue' to mean body tissue, which is less common in everyday conversation. Spelled incorrectly as 'tisssue'.

How do you pronounce Tissue?

US: /["/ˈtɪʃuː/"]/, UK: /["/ˈtɪʃuː/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Tissue?

Use 'tissue' when referring to the paper product. It’s more appropriate in conversations about health or hygiene rather than in formal writing or discussions.

What CEFR level is Tissue?

"Tissue" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.