fabric softener

noun

: a product used to make laundered fabrics softer and fluffier

Examples of fabric softener in a Sentence

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Use wool dryer balls instead of fabric softeners or dryer sheets. Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 5 Jan. 2026 Deodorizers, fabric softeners, or heavily scented detergents may only mask the smell but not solve the problem. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 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, 17 Dec. 2025 That included washing the bed linens having used fabric softener and/or dryer sheets. R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 27 Nov. 2025 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 11 Jan. 2026.

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