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
Instead, it may respond unevenly, as if the thermostat were not positioned close to the air conditioner.
From Science Daily • Dec. 21, 2025
That was over the summer, so he turned off the air conditioner, began freeze-drying bulk food purchases rather than storing them in his electric freezer, and started shutting off his lights more often.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 1, 2025
Standing near the building, he said it sounded like a loud air conditioner, running 24/7.
From Barron's • Oct. 18, 2025
His eyes flicked up at the hole in the ceiling and then swept over the massive metal air conditioner wedged into the floor.
From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau
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