noun Uncommon

conditioner

Conditioner (noun) means a hair-care product used after shampoo to soften and smooth the hair. Example: “She uses conditioner every time she washes her hair.”

noun

A hair-care product used after shampoo to soften and smooth the hair.

"She uses conditioner every time she washes her hair."

A product that softens fabric during washing.

"Add fabric conditioner to the wash to keep the towels soft."

How to use conditioner

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMost often the hair-care product used after shampoo, or a similar softening product for fabric.

Common pairings

hair conditioner fabric conditioner

Word forms

conditioners plural

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Etymology

From condition plus the agent suffix -er.

Rhymes for conditioner

boner goner loner toner stoner Sooner Kroner Broner coroner crooner spooner prisoner

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Frequently asked questions

What does “conditioner” mean?

The word “conditioner” means a hair-care product used after shampoo to soften and smooth the hair. In plain terms, most often the hair-care product used after shampoo, or a similar softening product for fabric.

How do you use “conditioner” in a sentence?

Here is “conditioner” used in a sentence: “She uses conditioner every time she washes her hair.”

What part of speech is “conditioner”?

“Conditioner” is a noun.

Is “conditioner” a common word?

“Conditioner” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “conditioner” have?

“Conditioner” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a hair-care product used after shampoo to soften and smooth the hair.