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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The kit also includes two pairs of gloves, shampoo, conditioner, and a cleansing wipe to remove any dye that gets on your skin. Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026 After cleaning, always condition with a leather shoe conditioner to prevent stiffness. Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026 Shower Essentials Most bathrooms are stocked with shampoo and body wash, but conditioner is often overlooked. Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026 To run air conditioners would have required doubling the number of generators. Noah Lederman, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conditioner

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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 7 Jan. 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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