conditioner
Americannoun
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a person or thing that conditions.
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something added to a substance to increase its usability, as a water softener.
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a cream or liquid preparation applied to the hair or skin, especially for its emollient qualities.
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a trainer of athletes.
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an air conditioner.
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Textiles. a person who conditions fibers or fabrics.
Etymology
Origin of conditioner
Example Sentences
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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 • Mar. 12, 2026
Instead, it may respond unevenly, as if the thermostat were not positioned close to the air conditioner.
From Science Daily • Dec. 21, 2025
I comb the conditioner through gently and come away with more.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 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
The thudding of a wasp at the window caught his attention over the laboring of the air conditioner.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
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