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

Examples of conditioner in a Sentence

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Best gentle shampoo for colored hair This award-winning shampoo and conditioner duo is made with organic rose oil and peaches, which revive dull or fading color. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 May 2026 And the higher your thermostat setting, the less your air conditioner has to run. Ryan Brennan may 4, Sacbee.com, 4 May 2026 Owning a home in Florida means your air conditioner, plumbing and appliances work harder than in most states. Sharon Wu, USA Today, 1 May 2026 Scrub, conditioner, pre-wash treatment and anti-breakage serum are also available. ABC News, 1 May 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 May. 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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