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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.


Etymology

Origin of freshener

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

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