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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May I order you a pine-tree air freshener, my dear?
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 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
The case in under investigation and the police said they are conducting a forensic analysis of the contents of the mouth freshener.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2024
Salazar has worked with a chemist to help sell natural vanilla liqueur, extract and perfume, as well as an artificial vanilla air freshener after requests from customers.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2024
Sugar coated Cate’s words, almost as sweet as the vanilla air freshener twirling around in front of us.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
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