freshener
Americannoun
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something that freshens or refreshens.
An air freshener cleared the room of stale odors.
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a soothing skin lotion.
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a beverage that makes the drinker feel refreshed.
Etymology
Origin of freshener
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
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
A doctor later examined the contents of the packet of mouth freshener and confirmed it contained dry ice, police said.
From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2024
Inside Second Coming, the lights are dim and the air smells like dust and lemon-scented air freshener, like it always does.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
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