air conditioner
Americannoun
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of air conditioner
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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"A typical portable air conditioner adds roughly 25p to 40p an hour to your electricity bill," it says.
From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026
I find myself not watching the road while I search for the correct button or icon to turn on the air conditioner or change entertainment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 5, 2026
Your only remaining responsibility is to slice a lime for the bowl — and perhaps one for the drink you’ll carry back to the couch, where the air conditioner is already hard at work.
From Salon • Jul. 4, 2026
A professional maintenance service can help extend the lifespan of your air conditioner and potentially lower your energy bill.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026
Even with my air conditioner on full blast, I could already tell that I was sweating through my wrap dress.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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