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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As the conditioner that brought his homeland their first two Breeders’ Cup championships (2021 Filly and Mare Turf, Loves Only You 2021 Distaff Marche Lorraine), the Tokyo native will concentrate on bringing the best Forever Young to Del Mar on November 1. Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025 Some leather cleaner, conditioner, and polish will breathe new life into it! Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025 The force of water can cause numerous issues, such as bending air conditioner coils and causing short circuits or power outages. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025 When your air conditioner is off for extended periods, your home can become humid — especially during peak summer. Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 27 June 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 16 Jul. 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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