conditioner

word

/kənˈdɪʃənɝ/
/kəndˈɪʃənɐ/

Definition

A product used after shampooing to make hair softer and easier to manage, or a liquid added to laundry to make fabrics softer.

Usage & Nuances

'Conditioner' most often refers to hair products ('hair conditioner'), but can also mean 'fabric conditioner' (laundry). Not to be confused with 'air conditioner.' Common collocations: 'leave-in conditioner,' 'deep conditioner.'

Example Sentences

This conditioner is good for dry hair.

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I use conditioner after shampoo to make my hair soft.

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Add conditioner to the laundry for softer clothes.

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Do you use conditioner every time you wash your hair?

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If my hair feels rough, I’ll leave the conditioner in for a few minutes.

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I ran out of conditioner, so my hair looks a little wild today.

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