conditioner
pronunciation
How to pronounce conditioner in British English:
UK [kənˈdɪʃənə(r)]
How to pronounce conditioner in American English:
US [kənˈdɪʃənər]
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- Noun:
- exercise that conditions the body
- a trainer of athletes
- a substance used in washing (clothing or hair) to make things softer
Word Origin
- conditioner (n.)
- c. 1600, "a bargainer," agent noun from condition (v.). Meaning "an agent that brings something into good condition" is from 1888; since c. 1960 usually in reference to hair care products. For about 20 years before that, it often was short for air conditioner.
Example
- 1. He gave her an air conditioner and may even have proposed marriage .
- 2. That 's important because an air conditioner works by essentially removing heat from the air .
- 3. I installed a solar attic fan , which saves me money because I do not run the air conditioner as often .
- 4. Lastly , if you use a disposable air filter in your air conditioner , be sure to change it at least once every two months .
- 5. On a hot day , a tree can release tens of gallons of water into the air , acting as a natural air conditioner for its surroundings .