Conditioner

/kənˈdɪʃənər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A substance or preparation used to improve the quality or performance of something, especially a product used for hair or fabric care.

After shampooing, she applied a rich conditioner to her hair to keep it moisturized.

A device that treats or regulates a condition, such as temperature or humidity, in a space.

The air conditioner keeps the room cool during the hot summer months.

A person or thing that brings about a certain condition.

The coach acted as a conditioner for the athlete, ensuring they were in peak physical shape for the competition.

From the word 'condition', with the suffix '-er' denoting an agent.

leave-in conditioner

A type of conditioner intended to be left in the hair without rinsing, providing ongoing moisture.

hair conditioner

Refers specifically to conditioners meant for hair care.

air conditioner

A system or device used to cool and dehumidify indoor air.

shampoo

A cleansing product used to wash hair, often used in conjunction with conditioner.

moisturizer

A product that hydrates the skin, similar in purpose to hair conditioner but for skin.

emollient

A substance that softens and smooths, often used in skincare.

A product used to get shiny, smooth hair.

I just added some conditioner to my routine, and my hair looks so good now!

Cool air system in a house.

It's so hot outside; thank goodness we have the conditioner running!