noun
condom
KON-dom
noun
1
A thin protective sheath, usually latex, worn during sex to prevent pregnancy and the spread of sexually transmitted infections.
"Always use a condom to protect against STIs."
How to Use Condom
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA contraceptive sheath used during sex to prevent pregnancy and infection.
Common pairings
wear a condom
use a condom
Word Forms
condoms plural
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Etymology
Origin uncertain; possibly from Italian guantone (from guanto, "a glove"), though many theories exist.