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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Allow 30 minutes for the leather to absorb the conditioner. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024 After 475 hours of testing the best growth-inducing conditioners on the market, this bottle delivered the most on regrowth, resulting in new strands along the hairline and healthier, thicker, longer hair in general. Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024 Even then, her parents insisted that shadows or the air conditioner, not a supernatural presence, were to blame for the strange occurrences. Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2024 By utilizing Sharp's home appliance know-how and artificial intelligence, the car will have a function that optimizes the temperature of the air conditioner and the brightness of the lights to suit the needs of each individual. Daisuke Takimoto, WIRED, 9 Oct. 2024 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 17 Nov. 2024.

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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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