condenser

noun

con·​dens·​er kən-ˈden(t)-sər 

1

: one that condenses: such as

a

: a lens or mirror used to concentrate light on an object

b

: an apparatus in which gas or vapor is condensed

2

: capacitor

Examples of condenser in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, not much sound leaks out which makes these headphones ideal for vocalists, broadcasting or any other application where a sensitive condenser mic might pick up sonic leakage. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024

The device has an XLR input with a high-quality preamp that has plenty of gain and switchable phantom power for running condenser mics, eliminating the need for external level-boosting devices. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024

Each microphone includes two condenser microphones and internal memory that can store the recorded audio locally on the mic’s 32GB memory. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024

In its initial offering, a luxury sedan called the Air, the air-conditioning condenser lives at the front of the vehicle. —Aarian Marshall, WIRED, 2 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1686, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

condenser

noun

con·​dens·​er kən-ˈden(t)-sər 

1

: one that condenses

2

: capacitor

Medical Definition

condenser

noun

con·​dens·​er kən-ˈden(t)-sər 

1

a

: a lens or mirror used to concentrate light on an object

b

: an apparatus in which gas or vapor is condensed

2

: capacitor