kleenex
word
Definition
A soft, disposable tissue used for wiping your nose or face; originally a brand name, but often used to mean any facial tissue.
Usage & Nuances
'Kleenex' is a trademark but is commonly used for any facial tissue in the US and Canada. In formal writing, use 'tissue' or 'facial tissue.' Capitalized as a brand, but often lowercase in casual speech.
Spanish: pañuelo desechable - KleenexPortuguese (BR): lenço de papel - KleenexPortuguese (PT): lenço de papel - KleenexChinese (Simplified): 纸巾 - 抽纸 - 克林士(品牌)Chinese (Traditional): 紙巾 - 面紙 - 克林士(品牌)Hindi: टिशू - क्लीनक्स (ब्रांड)Arabic: منديل ورقي - كلينكس (العلامة التجارية)Bengali: টিস্যু - ক্লিনেক্সRussian: салфетка - КлинексJapanese: ティッシュ - クレネックスVietnamese: khăn giấy - KleenexKorean: 티슈 - 크리넥스Turkish: kağıt mendil - KleenexUrdu: ٹشو پیپر - کلینکسIndonesian: tisu - Kleenex
Example Sentences
Can I have a Kleenex please?
basic
She wiped her nose with a Kleenex.
basic
There is a box of Kleenex on the table.
basic
I always keep some Kleenex in my bag for emergencies.
natural
Excuse me, do you have a Kleenex? I just spilled my coffee.
natural
He reached for a Kleenex when he started sneezing during the meeting.
natural