freshener
Americannoun
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something that freshens or refreshens.
An air freshener cleared the room of stale odors.
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a soothing skin lotion.
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a beverage that makes the drinker feel refreshed.
Etymology
Origin of freshener
Example Sentences
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For peddlers of body-care products and other hygiene items, from dish detergent to air freshener, winning in the attention economy can include creating a fear of missing out on “limited edition” entertainment tie-ins.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 15, 2026
Choosing a prime money-market fund for the extra yield is like choosing a car for the complimentary air freshener.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 5, 2025
He said the incident started when he’d been on a routine patrol and decided to stop Brock after spotting an air freshener dangling from the rearview mirror.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2024
Mars Inc., which owns the 133-year-old Wrigley brand, thinks it may have an answer: repositioning gum as an instant stress reliever rather than an occasional breath freshener.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 7, 2024
Just like Lucy Jo Rose had done to Mom, she took to spraying disinfectant and air freshener in my general direction.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
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