: something that conditions
specifically : a preparation used to improve the condition of hair

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The shampoo nourishes the scalp with panthenol and niacinamide, while the conditioner fortifies strands with lipids for thicker-looking hair that resists breakage. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026 What’s happening Drugstore shampoo and conditioner lines are earning serious editorial attention. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026 Ways to help control electricity use To control electricity use in the heat, the DWP recommends setting air conditioners to 78 degrees, closing curtains during peak sun hours and using fans to circulate air. — Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026 The bestselling conditioner has managed to earn more than 10,000 perfect ratings from Amazon shoppers who are using it to refresh their couches, leather coats, and more. — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conditioner

Word History

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 25 Oct. 2026.

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conditioner

noun
: something that conditions
especially : a preparation used to improve the condition of hair
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