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air freshener

American  

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

Moments, a woven wallcovering created from pandan leaves — a plant used in cooking and medicine and even as an air freshener — is a recent offering of Omexco, an eco-conscious Belgian company.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 19, 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

Bitter orange scent from a crystally air freshener.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

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