tissue
- 01 B1 Intermediate
n.a soft, thin piece of paper used for cleaning your nose or face.
n.a disposable piece of absorbent paper used as a handkerchief or for light cleaning.
Simple“He reached for a tissue to blow his nose during the movie.”
In context“The patient kept a box of tissues on the bedside table to manage her persistent cold symptoms.”
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the material that your body is made of, consisting of many similar cells working together.
n.an ensemble of similar cells and their extracellular matrix from the same origin that together carry out a specific function.
Simple“The doctor took a small sample of muscle tissue to test it.”
In context“The researchers examined the connective tissue under a microscope to identify signs of the rare genetic disorder.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.very thin, colorful paper used to wrap gifts or protect fragile items.
n.thin, translucent paper used for wrapping delicate items or as decorative stuffing in gift bags.
Simple“She placed the glass vase in a box filled with white tissue.”
In context“The boutique wrapped the silk scarf in several layers of acid-free tissue to prevent any damage during shipping.”
Synonymstissue paper - 04 C2 Proficiency
n.a complicated set of lies or stories that are connected together.
n.an intricate or interconnected mass of things, typically used figuratively for fabrications or falsehoods.
Simple“The detective realized the suspect's story was just a tissue of lies.”
In context“The entire political scandal was built upon a tissue of half-truths and carefully constructed deceptions designed to mislead the public.”
Synonyms - 05 C2 Proficiency
v.to weave different threads together into a fabric.
v.to form a fabric by interweaving threads, often involving decorative or precious materials.
Simple“The gown was tissued with silver threads that sparkled in the light.”
In context“The historical tapestry was tissued with gold, reflecting the immense wealth of the dynasty that commissioned it.”
Synonymsweaveinterlace
“Evans and the team tested their method in two tissue types: colon and thymus.”
“To investigate, the researchers studied human brain tissue.”
From Middle English tissu, from Old French tissu (“woven”), past participle of tistre (“to weave”), from Latin texō (“to weave”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.