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 just as things get interesting with a mysterious stranger, fate (and a missing condom) intervenes, sending her running for the door. —Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025

There should also be a fishbowl of condoms and latex safe lubricants, but that’s for later in the season. —Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2025

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

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