English Explanatory Dictionary

kleenex

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A disposable tissue.
noun
  1. Alternative form of kleenex.

Pronunciation

/ˈkli.nɛks/ /ˈklin.ɛks/ En-us-kleenex.oga

Word forms

kleenex kleenexes kleenices

Etymology

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

Synonyms

facial tissue tissue

Derived words

Kleenex testing
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