air conditioner
Americannoun
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air conditioners
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of air conditioner
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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When it’s after 9 p.m., it’s time to turn on her dishwasher and crank up her air conditioner to cool down the Houston nights.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 10, 2026
On the day of the fire, authorities suggested the fire had started from a spark in the ward's air conditioner.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
The humble air conditioner has changed the lives of people in the tropical regions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Preliminary investigations by Bangkok's disaster mitigation department suggest the fire could have been caused by an electrical short circuit in an air conditioner, though no official cause has been given.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
As if reading my thoughts, Mr. McShane turned off the air conditioner and powered down the windows.
From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli
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