freshener

[ fresh-uh-ner ]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of freshener¹

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

Example Sentences

Simply hanging an air freshener from the rear-view mirror or failing to illuminate your license plate can get you pulled over and ticketed in some places.

From Time

For ongoing maintenance of our now pet-odor-free home, we use plugin air fresheners throughout the house, so these inviting fragrances are the first thing we smell when we walk into any room.

From Popular-Science

While testifying in her own defense, Potter said Wright’s car had expired tags in addition to an air freshener hanging from its rearview mirror—a violation in some jurisdictions due to the idea that it could obstruct a driver’s view.

From Time

Officer Luckey told jurors last week that he and Potter, his field training officer, pulled Wright over for expired car tabs and an air freshener on the afternoon of April 11.

From The Daily Beast

Frankincense is a kind of incense, which is to say room freshener.

From The Daily Beast

This was a good freshener to my presence of mind, as a beginning.

From Project Gutenberg

Chitterlow came with him partly to see him home and partly for a freshener before turning in.

From Project Gutenberg