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fabric softener

noun

: a product used to make laundered fabrics softer and fluffier

Examples of fabric softener in a Sentence

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Adding dryer sheets or wool dryer balls (optional) - Dryer sheets can reduce static and add fragrance, but much like fabric softener, Stein isn’t a big fan. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2025 Baking soda balances pH levels in wash water, softening fabrics without the need for fabric softeners. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2025 For wet methods, the brand recommends mixing one part fabric softener with three parts water in a spray bottle and misting the interior before wiping with a dry cloth. Krystal Nurse, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025 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 28 Nov. 2025.

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