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 changes excluded all packaging material related to produce, meat, dairy products, dog food, toothpaste, condoms, shampoo and cereal boxes, among other products. —Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026

They are trained to provide education, counseling, and support related to HIV/AIDS — including information on prevention methods like condom use and testing — as well as connect individuals to HIV services. —Majirata Latela, The Dial, 13 Jan. 2026

Meanwhile, the only thing from the book that Henry hoped to see in the film was the funny scene in which Poppy’s mom (played by Molly Shannon) gives her a pack of condoms before going on a trip with Alex. —Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026

But that moment when Shannon, as Poppy's mom, tries to give Poppy a Costco-sized box of condoms for her trip with Alex is straight from the book. —Ashley Boucher, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

circa 1706, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for condom

• quondam

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