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

Both men and women can get HPV, and the virus can be found and passed through contact in areas that are protected by a latex condom or areas that are not covered — but condom use has been linked to a lower risk of developing cervical cancer. —Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 6 Dec. 2024

In a White House press release Monday, President Biden is proposing a rule to broaden access to contraceptive products, including making over-the-counter birth control and condoms accessible for the first time for Americans with health insurance. —Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Oct. 2024

In related guidance, Notice 2024-71, issued on the same day, provides a safe harbor under section 213 for amounts paid for condoms. —Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024

Matty has the clerk snap a pic of her 5-foot-1 self reaching for the same condoms Michael seemingly did, and that photo ends up proving in court that the footage was doctored, and Michael was never there. —Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 17 Oct. 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