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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My hair feels healthy, strong, and nourished after washing and following up with the conditioner. Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 20 Mar. 2025 Some are actually leather conditioners, and others are a combination of the two. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025 Add a Magnetic Water Conditioner Like a water softener, a magnetic water conditioner controls the hardness of the water in the home. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025 Other creature comforts include a giant skylight, a rooftop air conditioner and a water heater. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 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 27 Mar. 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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