conditioner

conditioner — noun

1. A thick creamy product you apply to freshly washed hair after shampooing and rin

1.名詞B1
釋義

A thick creamy product you apply to freshly washed hair after shampooing and rinse off after a short wait, leaving hair softer, shinier, and easier to comb through.

例句

After shampooing, Aoi worked a small amount of conditioner through her wet hair and rinsed it out.

work + conditioner + through hair — applying to wet hair after shampoo

Arjun bought a new conditioner that smells like coconut and keeps his curls soft.

conditioner + smells like / keeps hair soft — describing product qualities

同義詞
  • hair treatment

    A deeper nourishing product, often left on longer than regular conditioner.

  • hair mask

    A more intensive conditioning product, used weekly rather than daily.

  • leave-in conditioner

    A lighter product not rinsed out; used between washes for extra moisture.

反義詞
  • shampoo

    Used to clean hair, while conditioner is used after cleaning to soften.

文法句型

conditioner + is

a + adjective + conditioner

conditioner + for + noun phrase

用法筆記

Usually uncountable. The countable form (e.g. 'a good conditioner', 'two conditioners') is used when referring to specific brands, types, or bottles. Applied after shampoo; rinse thoroughly after 1–3 minutes.

常見錯誤

❌I washed my hair with conditioner first, then shampoo.
✅I washed my hair with shampoo first, then applied conditioner.
💡Shampoo cleans the hair; conditioner treats it. Conditioner is never used before shampoo.
❌I forgot to buy shampoo, so I used conditioner to clean my hair.
✅I forgot to buy shampoo, so I used a gentle soap bar instead.
💡Conditioner does not clean hair; it only softens and detangles.

2. A liquid you add to the final rinse of a washing machine cycle to make clothes,

2.名詞B1
釋義

A liquid you add to the final rinse of a washing machine cycle to make clothes, towels, and sheets feel softer and reduce static electricity.

例句

Nellie always adds fabric conditioner to the wash so her shirts feel soft against the skin.

add + fabric conditioner + to the wash — typical usage pattern

Rodrigo forgot to put conditioner in the machine, and his towels came out stiff and scratchy.

forget to put conditioner in the machine — consequence shown in context

同義詞
  • fabric softener

    The more common term in American English; identical product.

  • rinse aid

    Used in dishwashers rather than washing machines; different product category.

文法句型

fabric conditioner + is

add + conditioner + to + the wash

conditioner + for + noun phrase

用法筆記

Also called fabric softener, especially in American English. Fabric conditioner is the more common term in British English. Usually uncountable; countable when talking about brands or types (e.g. 'This is a good conditioner for towels').

常見錯誤

❌I put conditioner in the detergent drawer with the washing powder.
✅I put conditioner in the fabric softener compartment of the dispenser drawer.
💡Conditioner is released during the final rinse, not during the main wash cycle.
❌I ran out of laundry detergent, so I used fabric conditioner instead.
✅I ran out of laundry detergent, so I bought more.
💡Fabric conditioner does not clean clothes; it only softens them.