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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So, heating bills could be slightly lower in the winter, but air conditioners could work harder in the summer. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025 After your hair is dried, the leave-in conditioner provides powerful hydration and a smoothing effect. Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025 The air conditioner was not on, according to authorities. Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025 Record-breaking temperatures drove people to turn on air conditioners, strained power grids, and reminded us that our infrastructure was built for a cooler world. Natalie Unterstell, Time, 6 Nov. 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 17 Nov. 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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