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

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These batteries hold onto solar energy captured during the day, so it can be sent to the grid as demand peaks in the evening and morning, when most people are at home running air conditioners and other appliances. Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Wright recommends shampooing twice before a blowout to thoroughly remove oil and product buildup, followed by a lightweight conditioner. Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026 Cavalante says using frizz-fighting shampoo, and a hydrating leave-in conditioner will make all the difference. Deanna Pai, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2026 As for drugstore darlings, don’t miss this top-selling CeraVe night cream that targets dryness, texture, and wrinkles or this Pantene hair mask that acts as a deep conditioner to repair damage and protect against breakage. Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 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 14 Sep. 2026.

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conditioner

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