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

Triumph also debuted his own mech, including Trump condoms. —Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2024

Fans might find that hard to believe, having watched the couple clash over everything from Marissa’s military service to Ramses’ distain for condoms during their time outside the pods. —Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2024

In addition to over-the-counter birth control without a prescription, the rules would also require private insurers to cover emergency contraception, condoms and spermicide at no cost, and would require insurers to disclose the new offerings to patients. —Sara Dorn, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024

Use condoms consistently and correctly with partners of unknown status. —James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, Md, Verywell Health, 14 Sep. 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