air freshener
Americannoun
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air fresheners
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of air freshener
First recorded in 1945–50
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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
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
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
He did not have the luxury of moving from place to place, of closing a bathroom door behind him, spraying some air freshener when he left.
From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom
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