tissue-paper
Definition
- Noun:
- Thin, delicate paper: "tissue-paper" refers to a very thin, soft, and often translucent paper used for wrapping, packing, or crafting. It is typically lightweight and easily torn.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- She wrapped the fragile vase in several layers of tissue-paper to protect it during shipping. (Using thin paper for cushioning.)
- The gift box was lined with white tissue-paper to make the contents look elegant. (Using delicate paper for presentation.)
Advanced Usage
- "tissue-paper thin": extremely thin or fragile, like tissue-paper.
- The old book's pages were tissue-paper thin and nearly transparent. (The pages were as delicate as tissue-paper.)
Variants and Related Words
- Tissue (n): a piece of thin, absorbent paper used for cleaning or as a handkerchief; also, a group of cells in biology.
- He handed her a tissue to wipe her tears. (A paper handkerchief.)
- Paper (n): a material made from wood pulp, used for writing, printing, or wrapping.
- She wrote a letter on plain paper. (Standard writing material.)
Synonyms
- Wrapping paper: paper used for covering gifts or packages.
- The gift was covered in colorful wrapping paper. (Decorative paper for gifts.)
- Tissue: in some contexts, a synonym for tissue-paper, especially when referring to thin sheets.
- The crafts store sells colored tissue for art projects. (Thin paper for crafting.)
Related Idioms
- Not worth the paper it's printed on: used to describe something of no value or validity, often applied to contracts or promises.
- His guarantee is not worth the paper it's printed on. (His promise is worthless.)
Phrasal Verbs
- Wrap up in tissue-paper: to cover or enclose something with tissue-paper.
- Please wrap up the ornaments in tissue-paper before storing them. (Protect the ornaments by covering them in thin paper.)
Note: "tissue-paper" is typically used as a compound noun and is not broken down into separate verb forms or phrasal verbs. The phrasal verb above is a common usage pattern.