condom
Americannoun
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a thin sheath, usually of very thin rubber, worn over the penis during sexual intercourse to prevent conception or sexually transmitted disease.
noun
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a sheathlike covering of thin rubber worn on the penis or in the vagina during sexual intercourse to prevent conception or infection
Etymology
Origin of condom
First recorded in 1700–10; of obscure origin, but popularly supposed to have been named after an 18th-century English physician, who allegedly devised it
Example Sentences
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She addressed taboo topics including homosexuality and condom use, giving those who were being shunned and tormented much-needed information and compassion.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 18, 2023
Ghareeb said alternative contraceptive options could be responsible for the decline in condom use as there are more effective birth control options such as intrauterine devices or oral contraceptives available.
From Salon • Aug. 3, 2023
He singled out Boston — site of the condom vending machines — for special praise, saying the city has adopted performance metrics to evaluate every one of its spending projects.
From Washington Times • Jan. 31, 2023
If after 20 minutes the bleeding has not stopped, then a condom attached to a catheter is inserted into the uterus and then inflated.
From BBC • Jan. 21, 2023
Differences: No condom machine Less graffiti No urinal The smell is more or less the same, which is rather disappointing.
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
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