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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Purifying shampoo, nourishing conditioner and scalp-massaging brush are also available to enhance your routine for your healthiest hair. Tory Johnson, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026 Certain beauty and skincare essentials aren’t conducive to being poured into reusable bottles, but for the ones that are—like shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, and face wash—refillable silicone bottles save an enormous amount of space in a toiletry bag. Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026 Switching your conditioner for a hair mask with a slightly richer, hydrating formula is a game changer. Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026 The change will ensure these households can use fans or air conditioners when the NWS issues heat indexes of 95 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 27 Feb. 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 8 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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