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

Another method of birth control, such as condoms, should be used until it’s confirmed that your semen doesn’t contain any sperm. —Jamin Brahmbhatt, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024

This might be a result of the misconception that condoms are primarily used to prevent pregnancy. —Leana S. Wen, Washington Post, 18 June 2024

The drug, a gel applied to the skin, could be a game changer for men who currently have only two options – condoms or a vasectomy – as forms of effective birth control. —Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 11 June 2024

Shah advises her patients taking these drugs and birth control pills to use a backup option, like condoms. Semaglutide (Ozempic and WeGovy) doesn’t have as strong of an effect on gastric emptying, so its drug label doesn't contain warnings about oral contraceptives. —Katie Camero, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 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