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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The hydrating and repair shampoo and conditioner duo is safe for damaged and color-treated hair and helps soften strands, reduce frizz, improve manageability, and restore shine. Iman Balagam, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2025 The products inside — Cécred’s shampoo and conditioner mentioned above, plus its cuticle-sealing, frizz-fighting Moisture Sealing Lotion — will contribute to more salon-level hair days in your life. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 Dec. 2025 Just layer on the products after using a hydrating shampoo and conditioner. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2025 Tackle stains on your leather furniture with cleaners and conditioners that are specialized for cleaning, hydrating, and protecting those items. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 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 31 Dec. 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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