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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Five Typology amenities products were created for MGallery, including a shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, hand soap and body lotion. Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 30 May 2025 Both the shampoo and conditioner are delightfully lightweight and non-comedogenic, gentle on sensitive scalps. Annie Blackman, Allure, 25 May 2025 Matthews-Trigg also found that the cooling devices, such as swamp or evaporative coolers, could no longer handle the rising heat, prompting residents to switch to air conditioners and heat pumps. Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 21 May 2025 Indoor cats can also benefit from homes that run the air conditioner instead of opening windows. Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 15 May 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 3 Jun. 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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