Phrase guide

facial tissue

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A sheet or sheets of thin, soft tissue paper intended for blowing one's nose and then being thrown out; as opposed to handkerchiefs which are reusable.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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noun

Meaning 2

tissue paper suitable for use on the face

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: tissue, tissue paper

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