noun · rare

kleenex

kleenex · kleenexes

тканина, серветка

ткань, салфетка

Tempo

A disposable tissueA disposable tissue.

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/ˈkli.nɛks/

» Does anybody have a kleenex?

Meaning

1 senses

(Canada, US)A disposable tissue.
Could you hand me a kleenex? My nose is running.
Tempo

More definitions

a piece of soft absorbent paper (usually two or more thin layers) used as a disposable handkerchief

Examples

5 sentences

Does anybody have a kleenex?
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Bring me the Kleenex.
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Do you have a Kleenex?
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I need a Kleenex.
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Grab a kleenex, your nose is dripping.
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Translations

4 languages

Deutsch

By meaning 1

generic term for a disposable tissue:

Origin

By genericization from the name of brand of tissues trademarked by Cellucotton Products Co

By genericization from the name of brand of tissues trademarked by Cellucotton Products Company (now Kimberly-Clark) in 1924–25. Alteration of clean + -ex.

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