condom

con-dom · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A thin sheath worn during sexual intercourse to prevent pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections.

Forms

plural: condoms

Related words

See also: condoms, contraception, protection
Synonyms: prophylactic, rubber, sheath

Etymology

Origin uncertain, possibly from Latin "condus" meaning a container that stores and protects, or from the name of a physician. First documented use in English in the 18th century.