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air freshener

American  

noun

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

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

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

From BBC • Aug. 29, 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

And inside the room it smelled like socks and pine air freshener.

From "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" by Mark Haddon

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