conditioner

American  

[kuhn-dish-uh-ner] / kənˈdɪʃ ə nər /

noun

1. a person or thing that conditions.

2. something added to a substance to increase its usability, as a water softener.

3. a cream or liquid preparation applied to the hair or skin, especially for its emollient qualities.

4. a trainer of athletes.

5. an air conditioner.

6. Textiles. a person who conditions fibers or fabrics.

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Etymology

Origin of conditioner

First recorded in 1590–1600; condition + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The cabinet has set a target of cutting electricity consumption by 25 percent, ordering street lamps switched off and asking civil servants to use table fans instead of power-hungry air conditioners.

From Barron's

Like Joseph, who let me borrow his portable air conditioner — and even installed it — when a heat wave hit Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times

Other fuel-saving measures, such as setting air conditioner temperatures in public offices at a higher than usual 26°C, were announced by Thailand's energy minister on Tuesday.

From BBC

A lot of gas was burned in 2021, before Russia invaded Ukraine, to power air conditioners through one of the hottest summers on record, draining U.S. stockpiles and leaving prices vulnerable to a spike.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Building a new flash charging station is as easy as installing an air conditioner at your home,” Wang said.

From The Wall Street Journal