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

The staff allegedly provided Jeffries, Smith and the men who attended with muscle relaxants, alcohol, condoms, Viagra and lubricant, according to the indictment. —Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 24 Dec. 2024

Use barrier protection like condoms: Birth control pills and other contraceptive approaches that do not provide a physical barrier between both of your naughty bits will not protect you against STIs. —Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024

And of course, there’s also always the good ol’ fashioned condom, which is highly effective at preventing both pregnancy and the transmission of STIs. —James Factora, Them, 20 Dec. 2024

Eligible expenses can include travel costs to the doctor’s office, eyeglasses, bandages, sunscreen, condoms and tampons. —Tom Murphy, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 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