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

Air conditioners need a huge burst of power to turn on.

From The Wall Street Journal

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