fabric softener

noun

: a product used to make laundered fabrics softer and fluffier

Examples of fabric softener in a Sentence

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In the Laundry Room Your washer and dryer might look clean, but liquid detergents and fabric softeners can leave sticky residue along their exteriors. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026 Tip for Cleaning Materials Don't use fabric softener to wash any mops, towels, or cloths. Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 12 Apr. 2026 Here’s why experts, including Martha herself, advise skipping fabric softener for towels, and what to do instead. Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026 Also, avoid fabric softener for microfiber sheets to maintain their performance. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 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 26 Apr. 2026.

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