tissue

US /ˈtɪʃu/

UK /ˈtɪʃu:/

A2

noun

  • Substance formed by cells of living thing; flesh
  • Kind of thin, light paper used to pack objects
  • Thin soft paper for blowing the nose, etc.

Examples

Vitamin C helps maintain healthy connective tissue.

She grabbed a wad of tissues from the box and soaked up the spilt wine.