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

Research states that the male condom offers over 90% protection against HIV. —Maisha Standifer, Essence, 16 May 2025

Robinson never wore a condom during the assaults, according to the suit. —Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 6 May 2025

Maybe the only thing worse is trying to get into a wet bathing suit or out of a too-small condom. —Brian Moylan, Vulture, 1 May 2025

Items may include free condoms, pregnancy tests, emergency contraception and Narcan. —Axios New Orleans, Axios, 18 Apr. 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