freshener

American  

[fresh-uh-ner] / ˈfrɛʃ ə nər /

noun

1. something that freshens or refreshens.

   An air freshener cleared the room of stale odors.

2. a soothing skin lotion.

3. a beverage that makes the drinker feel refreshed.

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Etymology

Origin of freshener

First recorded in 1880–85; freshen + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Then Google, with a speaker you roast for looking like an air freshener.

From The Wall Street Journal

“And maybe get some air freshener for G’s room. Or some incense?”

From Literature

Choosing a prime money-market fund for the extra yield is like choosing a car for the complimentary air freshener.

From MarketWatch

Also under exploration were ideas to limit fines in poorer communities and end stops for minor infractions, such as expired tags or air fresheners hanging from the rearview mirror.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From BBC