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

This flagship condenser microphone has the benefits of a dynamic microphone and it can be used wired or wirelessly. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024

The walk-in cooler had a leak from a condenser fan. —Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025

Check to ensure vents are not blocked and that debris, weeds, and yard waste are cleared away from the outdoor condenser unit to allow for proper airflow. —Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024

Marinated meat moisturized by liquid dripping from a condenser and utensils and cookware not being sanitized were among the problems state inspectors found at a West Miami-Dade supermarket. —David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 25 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1686, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for condenser

• dispenser
• extensor
• biosensor
• censer
• censor
• denser
• fencer
• sensor
• tensor

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