Condom Definition

kŏndəm
condoms
noun
condoms
A thin protective sheath for the penis, generally of latex, used to prevent venereal infection or as a contraceptive.
Webster's New World
A thin, lubricated polyurethane sheath placed in the vagina to prevent venereal infection or as a contraceptive.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Condom

Noun

Singular:
condom
Plural:
condoms

Origin of Condom

  • Unknown. Many theories exist. See Italian guantone, from guanto (“a glove”)

    From Wiktionary

  • Origin unknown

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Condom Sentence Examples

  • Naturally occurring holes in the wall of a latex condom have a diameter of 1.0 microns.

  • But the plan faces opposition from the Roman Catholic Church which says that condom distribution will encourage promiscuity.

  • Select a topic I have a smelly green discharge I have small spots on my penis Was the condom safe enough?

  • Couples had significantly lower condom failure rates overall during the additional spermicide arm of the trial.

  • Tuck shop condom proposal slammed A Cheshire businessman's plan to sell cut-price condoms in school tuck shops has provoked condemnation.

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Words Starting With

CCOCON

Words Ending With

MOMDOM

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Words Starting With C and Ending With M

Starts With C & Ends With MStarts With CO & Ends With MStarts With C & Ends With OM

Word Length

6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With C6 Letter Words Ending With M