Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

condom

/ˈkɑn.dəm/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.60 in modern English

Syllables: con-dom
IPA: /ˈkɑn.dəm/

11

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

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.

Example Sentences

"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."
"We're in the small percentage of cases in which condoms are ineffective. Looks as if you have some sort of supersperm. You must be very proud."
"I remember that one time I went to the kiosk next door to buy condoms, it was raining, she appeared."

Etymology

Unknown. Many speculations exist. Possibly derived from Italian guantone, from guanto (“a glove”).

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈkɑn.dəm/
British English: /ˈkɒn.dɒm/

Inflected Forms

condoms (plural) condum (alternative, obsolete)

Derived Forms

condomed condomization condomize condomless condomlike precondom

Phrases

external condom female condom internal condom male condom my condom broke USB condom

Frequently Paired Words

condomless internal condom female condom

Synonyms

external condom male condom condom cum catcher rubber safety safe prophylactic

Questions

How do you pronounce condom?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkɑn.dəm/.
What does condom mean?: 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.
Where does condom come from?: Unknown. Many speculations exist. Possibly derived from Italian guantone, from guanto (“a glove”).

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