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

Officers searched Wiley’s car and found 13 unopened condoms and a white crystalline substance that is pending testing. —Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 11 July 2025

Behind a metal partition in the van was a stained mattress, condoms, children’s toys, ropes and miscellaneous household items, footage showed. —Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025

Once inside, officers found unused condoms, a large amount of money and business documents, according to court documents. —Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2025

That included bringing baby oil, lubricant, condoms, candles, liquor, and arranging room service for extra towels, sheets, and water. —Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 20 June 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