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

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

Clinics and outreach workers may also provide clean syringes, condoms, and test strips to detect infection with HIV and Hepatitis B and C, so people who use intravenous drugs are less likely to spread the diseases. —Albert Chern, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026

Officers searched her purse and found several unopened condoms and drug paraphernalia. —Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 7 Jan. 2026

Beijing ended a 30-year tax exemption for condoms and other contraceptives, as Chinese officials attempt to boost the country’s flagging birthrate. —Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 4 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