Used in a Sentence

softener

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for softener.

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So you're not interested in answering the line-drawing question: why soap, but not fabric softener or dish detergent?

Examples14
Definitions4
Parts of speech1

Quick take

Fabric softener.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of softener gathered in one view.

noun

Fabric softener.

noun

A water softener.

noun

One who, or that which, softens.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for softener.

noun

Fabric softener.

noun

A water softener.

noun

One who, or that which, softens.

noun

(chemistry) A substance added to make something softer.

Example sentences

1

So you're not interested in answering the line-drawing question: why soap, but not fabric softener or dish detergent?

2

Water softener salt delivery truck is probably safe, but the beer truck is in serious danger...

3

And some people find that they are actually slightly allergic to their fabric softener or detergent.

4

Ditto the water utility, the water softener salt delivery service, the electric company, etc etc.

5

For our site (and likely DuckDuckGo), the added SLA will be a (perceived) risk softener.

6

How many people do you know who, say, do their own water softener maintenance?

7

Normal non-tech users (from watching youtube at friends houses or at my parents), mostly get ads for fabric softener and cat litter.

8

While I was a starving student I stacked 80 pound bags of water softener salt on pallets...

9

Also avoid any fabric softener, they decrease the efficiency of towels.

10

It's common in the US to have a whole house water-softener.

11

We absolutely need rinse aid here, even with a water softener.

12

The LLM service would probably be akin to a scam preying on ignorance, like those companies that will rent you a water softener for like $100/month.

Quote examples

1

S., if hard water is a problem then the house probably has a whole-house softener, and "dishwasher salt" isn't necessary.

2

It also works for location-based reminders: "Next time I'm at the hardware store, remind me to buy softener salt".

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use softener in a sentence?

So you're not interested in answering the line-drawing question: why soap, but not fabric softener or dish detergent?

What does softener mean?

Fabric softener.

What part of speech is softener?

softener is commonly used as noun.