tissue paper

noun

1. a very thin, almost transparent paper used for wrapping delicate articles, covering illustrations in books, copying letters, etc.

tissue paper

noun

1. very thin soft delicate paper used to wrap breakable goods, as decoration, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of tissue paper¹

First recorded in 1770–80

Example Sentences

She also explained that some passengers had "moved to the back of the plane to escape the noise" while others stuffed tissue papers into their ears.

From BBC

The way injuries have been mounting for the tissue paper Dodgers this season, maybe they should refrain from the silly wiggle dances when they get their big hits, so nobody gets hurt!

From Los Angeles Times

The source of the doll, which was constructed of tissue paper, was also a mystery to Yamamoto.

From Los Angeles Times

It took Rios around four hours to make the piñata using cardboard, tissue paper and other materials bought from Mexico as well as Los Angeles’ piñata district.

From Seattle Times

The tissue paper cutouts boasted little elephants, pigs, cows, snakes, and roosters.

From Literature