air freshener
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of air freshener
First recorded in 1945–50
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
The law was approved after Daunte Wright was pulled over in Minnesota in 2021 for having a dangling air freshener.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 30, 2023
This claim alleges air freshener was used as a disinfectant and there was a failure to provide some ill residents with oxygen.
From BBC • Oct. 25, 2023
Then I spray the bins with air freshener and put in new bags.
From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins
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