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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People are urged to keep windows and doors closed, run air conditioners and air purifiers, and avoid introducing further air pollution with grilling or fireplaces. Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026 From fans, dehumidifiers and air conditioners, to handheld cooling devices, scroll down to shop our top picks. Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026 Make sure the water from dehumidifiers and air conditioners drains somewhere that easily dries up. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026 The state education department focused primarily on compliance with such black-and-white requirements as class size, air conditioners, and funding restrictions. Rachel Canter, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 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 17 Apr. 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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