air freshener
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
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
He said the incident started when he’d been on a routine patrol and decided to stop Brock after spotting an air freshener dangling from the rearview mirror.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2024
Like air freshener at a gas station bathroom.
From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na
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