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condom

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈkɑndəm// UK //kˈɒndəm// con·dom

n. a thin rubber cover that a person wears during sex to prevent pregnancy or the spread of diseases.

n. a thin, flexible sheath worn over the penis or inside the vagina during sexual intercourse as a barrier contraceptive and a method of preventing sexually transmitted infections.


SIMPLE

Using a condom is an effective way to practice safe sex.

CONTEXTUAL

Health clinics often distribute free condoms to encourage safe sexual practices and reduce the transmission of HIV.

COMPLEX

Public health initiatives emphasize that consistent and correct condom use remains one of the most reliable methods for preventing both unintended pregnancies and the spread of infectious diseases.

Synonyms
Origin

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

Usage

Commonly used with the verbs 'wear', 'use', or 'put on'.

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