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

Overusing fabric softener on towels reduces absorbency, causes stiffness, and creates malodor from buildup. — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2026

The Laundry Bundle includes a pack of detergent sheets, fabric softener sheets and in-wash scent booster beads. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

Create a liquid remover by mixing three parts water and one part fabric softener. — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 15 Oct. 2026

Use cool water to avoid shrinkage, skip the fabric softener, and use a small amount of mild detergent to avoid detergent residue from lurking on the fabric after washing. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fabric softener

• oftener