# kleenex

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈkli.nɛks/ · frequency rank #42,226

## Definitions
1. A disposable tissue.

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

## Easily confused with
- **keene** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/keene-vs-kleenex)
- **keener** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/keener-vs-kleenex)

## Common misspellings (10)
`kelenex`, `kkleenex`, `kleeenx`, `kleenexx`, `kleennex`, `kleenxe`, `kleneex`, `klenex`, `klleenex`, `lkeenex`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/kleenex