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 base price of the Generic Portable Prefab Tiny Home is $8,000 at Amazon, and amenities include a water heater, toilet, sink and mirror, marble shower stall, exhaust fan, and an air conditioner that’s dual cool and heat. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025 Heat pumps can also work in reverse, by taking hot air from inside the home and sending it back outside–just like a traditional air conditioner. Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 2 Oct. 2025 Back in May, one Facebook user posted a question in the public group What to pack for Italy - Travel Essentials regarding whether or not Italian hotels supplied conditioner for guests. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2025 Temperatures rose above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, air conditioners droned, and power cuts followed. Nik Kowsar, Time, 2 Oct. 2025 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 10 Oct. 2025.

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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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