air conditioner
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of air conditioner
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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She and González had cranked the air conditioner way up, filling the hall with cool air, and she took a moment to enjoy it.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
Other fuel-saving measures, such as setting air conditioner temperatures in public offices at a higher than usual 26°C, were announced by Thailand's energy minister on Tuesday.
From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026
“Building a new flash charging station is as easy as installing an air conditioner at your home,” Wang said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
Instead, it may respond unevenly, as if the thermostat were not positioned close to the air conditioner.
From Science Daily • Dec. 21, 2025
Armpit studied the knobs, then turned the air conditioner to MAX.
From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar
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