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

Don’t overdose the amount of detergent required, and skip the use of fabric softeners, which leave excessive residue in the washer that feeds mildew spores. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026

In addition to using less detergent, choose a gentler laundry detergent and skip fabric softeners and dryer sheets entirely. — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026

Excess detergent and fabric softener can leave residue that traps smells. — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 28 July 2026

Just be sure to skip the fabric softeners and dryer sheets to maintain their feel. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 22 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fabric softener

• oftener