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

Adding condoms not only decreases your risk of conception but also adds protection against STIs. —Jill Grimes, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025

The partnership also includes special condoms produced and distributed by Pleasing to raise awareness of Planned Parenthood’s work. —Catherine Santino, People.com, 24 July 2025

Her honesty resonated, as did her candid take on condom use. —Oumou Fofana, Essence, 16 July 2025

An audio recording from a hotel room in which Jane asked that an escort wear a condom was played in court. —Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 6 June 2025

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