conditioner

noun

con·​di·​tion·​er kən-ˈdi-sh(ə-)nər 

: something that conditions

specifically : a preparation used to improve the condition of hair

Examples of conditioner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Products Happy Head offers topical serums, supplements, oral medications, thickening shampoos, thickening conditioners and a scalp dermaroller. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

An air conditioner explosion sparked a blaze in a neonatal nursery at Islamabad’s main public hospital, killing 14 newborns and leaving only one survivor as parents watched in shock and grief. — Munir Ahmed, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

That's especially expensive in the hot summer months, when fans and air conditioners are running around the clock. — Scott Horsley, NPR, 26 Aug. 2026

More than two weeks after violent storms wiped out power to thousands of customers, the lights and air conditioners were finally back on Wednesday for almost all residents of Gary, Indiana. — Phil Helsel, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for conditioner

• commissioner
• parishioner
• petitioner
• positioner
• practitioner
• missioner

Kids Definition

conditioner

noun

con·​di·​tion·​er kən-ˈdish-(ə-)nər 

: something that conditions

especially : a preparation used to improve the condition of hair