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air freshener

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noun

air fresheners plural
  1. an aerosol spray, liquid deodorizer, or other preparation used to remove odors and freshen the air in a room.


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Etymology

Origin of air freshener

First recorded in 1945–50

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May I order you a pine-tree air freshener, my dear?

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 27, 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

Police found Xu had hidden camera devices in multiple locations, including inside an air freshener and in bathrooms.

From BBC Aug. 29, 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

Then I spray the bins with air freshener and put in new bags.

From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins

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