condom
nouncommon in dialogue
- United Kingdom//ˈkɒn.dɒm//
- United Kingdom//ˈkɒn.dəm//
- United States//ˈkɑn.dəm//
- United States//ˈkʌn.dəm//
A flexible sleeve made of latex or other impermeable material such as polyurethane or sheepskin, worn over an erect penis during sexual intercourse as a contraceptive or as a way to prevent the spread of STIs during PIV, anal, or oral.
noun
- 1
A flexible sleeve made of latex or other impermeable material such as polyurethane or sheepskin, worn over an erect penis during sexual intercourse as a contraceptive or as a way to prevent the spread of STIs during PIV, anal, or oral.
buy a pack of condoms
flavoured condom
ribbed condoms
However, substantial proportions of participants preferred the nonlatex condom or reported that they would recommend its use to others.
- 2
Any of various forms of flexible sleeve or barrier, variously shaped for either penetrative or receptive body parts, made of latex or other impermeable material such as polyurethane or sheepskin, worn (by anyone with) during sexual activity to prevent pregnancy or the spread of STIs.
Etymology
Unknown. Many speculations exist. Possibly derived from Italian guantone, from guanto (“a glove”).
Forms
- plural
- condoms
condom · A flexible sleeve made of latex or other impermeable material such as polyurethane or sheepskin, worn over an erect penis during sexual intercourse…
condone · To forgive, excuse or overlook (something that is considered…conduct · The act or method of controlling or directing.conducting · Synonym of conductive.