fabric softener

noun

: a product used to make laundered fabrics softer and fluffier

Examples of fabric softener in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Clean Your Washing Machine Front-loading washers can develop smelly odors from mold and mildew growth caused by detergent and fabric softener residue and body soil left inside the washer drum and rubber door seals. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 July 2026

Much of the debris that clouds the water in this technique is leftover detergent and fabric softener that build up in fabric fibers over time, according to the article. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 12 July 2026

The vinegar will help to break down buildup and eliminate odors and is especially effective at targeting residue from fabric softeners. — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fabric softener

• oftener