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

Avoid liquid fabric softener and dryer sheets when washing towels, as these products leave a coating that makes towels less absorbent and traps odor-causing bacteria in the fibers. — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 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

Use you regular laundry detergent, but skip the fabric softener. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 20 Aug. 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fabric softener

• oftener