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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Copper is embedded in thousands of products, from air conditioners to automobiles. Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025 Replace this with conditioner 1 to 2 times a week and watch as your hair is sleeker, shinier, and more hydrated. Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2025 All conditioners share the goal of moisturizing and softening hair after shampooing. Annie Blackman, Allure, 28 Mar. 2025 Early spring is also a good time to take care of annual HVAC maintenance before the weather heats up and the air conditioner is continuously running. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 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 14 Apr. 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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