conditioner

noun

con·​di·​tion·​er kən-ˈdi-sh(ə-)nər How to pronounce conditioner (audio)
: something that conditions
specifically : a preparation used to improve the condition of hair

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People are calling out managers of downtown Miami's federal detention center for parking a truck trailer with noisy air conditioner chillers near neighbors' windows. Larry Seward, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026 Siewny said air conditioners may not be running yet, people aren't used to hydrating and drinking more water and schools or sports teams haven't adapted their schedules to account for high temperatures. Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026 Start with a moisturizing, sulphate-free shampoo and conditioner to lock in moisture. Grace McCarty, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2026 Cool with the air conditioner instead. Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conditioner

Word History

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of conditioner was in 1888

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“Conditioner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conditioner. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.

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conditioner

noun
con·​di·​tion·​er kən-ˈdish-(ə-)nər How to pronounce conditioner (audio)
: something that conditions
especially : a preparation used to improve the condition of hair

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