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

Trooper Megan Moryc, who remains suspended with pay, alleges that male troopers at the Lakeview post watched pornography while on duty, made lewd comments and jokes about female colleagues, and placed condoms in her backpack. —Paul Egan, Freep.com, 23 Sep. 2025

While in Houston, organizers had partnered with Planned Parenthood to set up a booth on the venue grounds with reps handing out condoms. —Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2025

The supply destined to be destroyed included contraceptive implants and pills as well as intrauterine devices to help prevent unwanted pregnancies, although a spokesperson told Reuters that no condoms or HIV medications would be incinerated. —Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025

Pills, patches, and condoms are also reliable but depend more on correct use. —Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 15 Sep. 2025

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