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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Then Google, with a speaker you roast for looking like an air freshener.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 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
After dinner, a waiter offered them a packet of mouth freshener.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2024
Salazar has worked with a chemist to help sell natural vanilla liqueur, extract and perfume, as well as an artificial vanilla air freshener after requests from customers.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2024
The judge turned around, returned to his chambers, came back to the courtroom with a can of air freshener and sprayed the courtroom.
From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman
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