Kleenex Definition

klēnĕks
noun
A piece of such paper.
Webster's New World

(North America) A generic term for any type of disposable tissue.

Could you hand me a kleenex? My nose is running.
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Noun

Singular:
Kleenex
Plural:
kleenexes

Origin of Kleenex

  • 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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Kleenex Sentence Examples

  • Also, regardless of whether you are cruising to a tropical locale or a colder climate, it's always a good idea to pack sunscreen, lip balm and Kleenex.

  • Be sure to have a box of Kleenex, a pad, a pen, a camera.

  • If you choose to read them, keep a box of Kleenex nearby.

  • Take a moment to find a special card that speaks from the heart, and grab a box of Kleenex.

  • This is because BlackBerry has somewhat become a genericized trademark, much like how some people refer to all cotton swabs as Q-Tips and all facial tissue as Kleenex.

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