condom

noun

con·​dom ˈkän-dəm 

ˈkən-

dialectal -drəm

1

: a sheath commonly of rubber worn over the penis (as to prevent conception or venereal infection during coitus)

2

: a device that is designed to be inserted into the vagina before coitus and that resembles in form and function the condom used by males

Examples of condom in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, this isn't the first time Toronto Public Health has tied condom campaigns to major events. —Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026

After sending a location to meet up, police arrested Ehren and recovered his phone, cash, and a condom. —Tara Lynch, CBS News, 18 May 2026

In his pickup truck, law enforcement found cash and a condom. —Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026

The outlet added that the wrappers on the condoms would come in six designs. —Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

circa 1706, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for condom

• quondam

Kids Definition

condom

noun

con·​dom ˈkən-dəm 

ˈkän-

: a usually rubber covering worn over the penis during sexual intercourse especially to prevent pregnancy or venereal disease

Medical Definition

condom

noun

con·​dom

ˈkän-dəm also ˈkən-

1

: a sheath commonly of rubber worn over the penis (as to prevent conception or venereal infection during coitus)

called also sheath

2

: a device that is designed to be inserted into the vagina before coitus and that resembles in form and function the condom used by males