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
1
A hair-care product used after shampoo to soften and smooth the hair.
"She uses conditioner every time she washes her hair."
2
A product that softens fabric during washing.
"Add fabric conditioner to the wash to keep the towels soft."
How to use conditioner
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost often the hair-care product used after shampoo, or a similar softening product for fabric.
Common pairings
hair conditioner
fabric conditioner
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
From condition plus the agent suffix -er.
Rhymes for conditioner
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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.
