fabric softener

noun

: a product used to make laundered fabrics softer and fluffier

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Sammy Wang is a fabric care senior scientist at Procter & Gamble, maker of Downy liquid fabric softener and Bounce dryer sheets. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026 Just be sure your wash settings work for your comforter, always wash it on its own, and avoid fabric softener which can reduce fluffiness over time. Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026 Avoid fabric softeners, which can leave residue on towels. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026 Allergies to certain laundry detergents, fabric softeners, or clothing materials can cause itchiness. Fara Rosenzweig, Outside, 24 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fabric softener

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First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

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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 5 Feb. 2026.

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