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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Leaky pipes, faucets, roofs, or air conditioners can all create excess humidity and may lead to overly damp environments. Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025 Another factor that may baffle outsiders is a reluctance to use air conditioners at home. Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025 The conditioner, meanwhile, supports natural hair growth while preventing shedding and breakage. Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025 The base price of the Generic Portable Prefab Tiny Home is $8,000 at Amazon, and amenities include a water heater, toilet, sink and mirror, marble shower stall, exhaust fan, and an air conditioner that’s dual cool and heat. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for conditioner

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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 23 Sep. 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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