fabric softener

noun

: a product used to make laundered fabrics softer and fluffier

Examples of fabric softener in a Sentence

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Synthetic fibers won’t break down in the compost bin, and dryer sheets and fabric softeners leave harmful residues behind. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 June 2026 Another concern with fabric softeners and dryer sheets? Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026 Cozy Earth recommends washing them in cold water (without any fabric softener) and drying them on a regular cycle. Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026 Henkel produces hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners, adhesives, sealants and more to industrial and consumer businesses worldwide, according to its website. Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 8 May 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 14 Jun. 2026.

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