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

However, these luxurious condoms are a bit more pricey than the average condom, which can cost less than $1 a piece, according to Planned Parenthood. —Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024

Right now, the only birth control options for men are condoms, which have a high failure rate, and vasectomy, a surgical procedure that can be hard to reverse. —Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024

Barrier methods include a diaphragm, condoms, and spermicides. —Sarah Klein, Health, 28 May 2024

But the most shocking allegation came at the end of their chats, when authorities say Burke showed up at a Rohnert Park hotel with condoms in his pockets after arranging to meet the man and his fictitious daughter there. —Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 18 May 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