fabric softener

noun

: a product used to make laundered fabrics softer and fluffier

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To clean it, remove the fabric softener tray, then soak this piece in hot water to dissolve any product buildup. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026 Softening And Freshening Fabrics Because baking soda works to regulate pH levels, adding 1/2 cup to a load of laundry can soften fabrics naturally without the use of fabric softeners, which often contain fragrance. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 19 June 2026 Both oncologists stress that current evidence falls short of proving that dryer sheets or fabric softeners increase cancer risk. Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026 Protect sheets by avoiding harsh laundry detergents and fabric softener. Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fabric softener

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fabric softener was in 1955

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“Fabric softener.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fabric%20softener. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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