Conditioner
kənˈdɪʃənər
Definitions
3 meaningsA substance used to improve the condition of something, especially hair or skin.
kənˈdɪʃənər
A substance used to improve the appearance and feel of hair or skin.
Using a good conditioner is essential for maintaining healthy hair.
💡 Simply: It's like a special lotion for your hair or skin that makes it feel soft and healthy. Like a special treat for your hair!
👶 For kids: A special cream you put on your hair to make it feel nice and soft.
More Examples
The salon recommends this particular conditioner for color-treated hair.
She always uses a leave-in conditioner after swimming to protect her hair from chlorine.
How It's Used
"She applied conditioner to her hair after shampooing."
"This conditioner is designed for dry and damaged hair."
A machine or device that controls the temperature, humidity, or air quality in a space.
kənˈdɪʃənər
A machine that controls the temperature, humidity, or air quality.
The air conditioner was running all night because it was so hot.
💡 Simply: A machine that makes the air feel nice in a room, like making it cooler or less humid. Like a magic box that makes you comfortable.
👶 For kids: A machine that makes the air feel cool and nice, like when it's hot outside!
More Examples
She needs to get her air conditioner serviced before summer.
The new building will have a central air conditioner system.
How It's Used
"The building has an air conditioner to regulate the temperature."
"He turned on the air conditioner to cool down the room."
A substance added to soil to improve its properties, such as drainage, aeration, and fertility.
kənˈdɪʃənər
A substance used to treat or improve soil.
The farmer used a compost-based soil conditioner to enrich the soil.
💡 Simply: Something you put in the dirt to help plants grow better. Like a special food for the soil!
👶 For kids: Something you put in the dirt to help plants grow big and strong.
More Examples
Adding a soil conditioner improved the water retention of the sandy soil.
The gardener mixed soil conditioner with the potting mix.
How It's Used
"They added a soil conditioner to improve drainage and fertility."
"Using a soil conditioner can help plants thrive."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
in good condition
Being in a state of good repair or quality.
"The antique car was surprisingly in good condition."
out of condition
Not in good physical health or shape.
"After not exercising for months, I'm out of condition."
From Middle English condiciounen, from Old French condicioner, from Latin condicio ('agreement, stipulation'). The suffix '-er' indicates the agent or thing that performs the action.
The term 'conditioner' as a product to improve the state of something, specifically hair, became increasingly popular in the 20th century with the rise of beauty and personal care products.
Memory tip
Think of 'conditioning' your hair to make it feel better.
Word Origin
"agreement, stipulation, or state of being."