air conditioner
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of air conditioner
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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The air conditioner was rattling, and teacher G.C.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 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
Standing near the building, he said it sounded like a loud air conditioner, running 24/7.
From Barron's • Oct. 18, 2025
There is an ancient-looking air conditioner hanging on to the ledge of the bootlegged window, and the glass above the machine has been covered with a piece of decorative cloth.
From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan
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