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

Examples of conditioner in a Sentence

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Your air conditioner will likely crank up a bit with plenty of sunshine to go around. Bill Kelly, CBS News, 31 July 2026 Putting your thermostat in or near the kitchen is a mistake that can cause your air conditioner to click on at the most mysterious times. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 July 2026 The shampoo felt nourishing, not drying, and my thirsty locks guzzled the conditioner and leave-in. Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 31 July 2026 Wheeler recommends starting with personal care items like shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and toothpaste at your local drugstore. Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 31 July 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 5 Aug. 2026.

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conditioner

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

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