kleenex

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
18
Words With Friends
20
Letters
7
Pronunciation
/ˈkli.nɛks/
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/ˈkli.nɛks/ · /ˈklin.ɛks/

Definition of kleenex

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

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

  1. (Canada, US)A disposable tissue.
    “Could you hand me a kleenex? My nose is running.”
  2. (alt-of, alternative)Alternative form of kleenex.
    “She wipes some drivel from his chin with a Kleenex, which she throws away in the bin, then sits and clasps his hand in hers.”
    “James Cameron stood up and asked Céline, “How did you feel about the movie?” Céline held up her Kleenex. And it was completely tattered, because she’d been crying so much.”

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Etymology

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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