air conditioner

American  

noun

1. an air-conditioning device.

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Etymology

Origin of air conditioner

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Only the hum of the blasting air conditioner vibrated in the air.

From Literature

Historically, electricity demand is highest in the summer in most regions because people use air conditioners.

From Barron's

In June, with consumers cranking their air conditioners, PJM called on every power plant to run at full steam.

From The Wall Street Journal

They have lost interest in the mundane—how cereal boxes, air conditioners, fish-stick packages or garbage cans will change over the coming years.

From The Wall Street Journal

Instead, it may respond unevenly, as if the thermostat were not positioned close to the air conditioner.

From Science Daily