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

Excepting furniture, retail prices stretch from 3 euros for a condom in a gold or leopard-print wrapper up to 19,800 euros for a large Puiforcat sterling silver bread plate by Judd. —Miles Socha, WWD, 13 Feb. 2025

Interestingly, in terms of condom use, the researchers found that the majority of microbial transfer occurred from the female to the male. —Paul McClure 12, New Atlas, 12 Feb. 2025

Reinsert the ring and use backup contraception (like a condom) for the next seven days. —Megan Nunn, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025

Her father picks it up for him, but is disappointed to see what appears to be a condom imprint, making for an extremely awkward moment in front of the family. —Angel Saunders, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025

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