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

So some might not think to use a condom, Smith said — especially since pregnancy isn’t a concern. —Aria Bendix, NBC News, 27 Mar. 2024

Men must typically either use condoms, get a vasectomy, or rely on their female partner to take birth control. —Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 22 Mar. 2024

For context, that's less than those who used oral contraceptive pills (14%) but more than the amount who used condoms (8.4%). —Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2024

Health More gay men are taking H.I.V. prevention medication, but fewer are using condoms. —David Leonhardt, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2024

These methods include condoms, birth control pills, injections, an implant, or an IUD. —Christina Oehler, Health, 15 Feb. 2024

The duo’s show this season will be nothing short of fantastical as their Spring/Summer 2023 runway show had a viral moment with buoyant condom gloves on models. —Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 16 Jan. 2024

And within a day, maybe a day and a half, all the condoms were gone. —Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2023

At some shows, fans could grab free morning-after pills, condoms and lube; however, funds were reportedly asked recently to stop offering those items at concerts. —Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

circa 1706, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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