conditioner

noun

con·​di·​tion·​er kən-ˈdi-sh(ə-)nər How to pronounce conditioner (audio)
: something that conditions
specifically : a preparation used to improve the condition of hair

Examples of conditioner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This three-piece gift set includes full-size bottles of the brand's Gold Lust shampoo and conditioner alongside a travel-friendly bottle of leave-in cream. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 9 Oct. 2024 There are always the basics to stock up on Prime Day, like maintenance shampoo and conditioner. Iman Balagam, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024 This hanging toiletry bag with four separate compartments is great for storing everything from your toothpaste and toothbrush to your shampoo and conditioner. Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2024 Then there’s the matching conditioner, the Commence Probiotic Smoothing Conditioner, which, unusually, is designed to be applied to the scalp through the ends of hair to boost scalp health. Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for conditioner 

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Word History

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of conditioner was in 1888

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Cite this Entry

“Conditioner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conditioner. Accessed 18 Oct. 2024.

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conditioner

noun
con·​di·​tion·​er kən-ˈdish-(ə-)nər How to pronounce conditioner (audio)
: something that conditions
especially : a preparation used to improve the condition of hair

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