condom
n. countablen. 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.
Using a condom is an effective way to practice safe sex.
Health clinics often distribute free condoms to encourage safe sexual practices and reduce the transmission of HIV.
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.
Unknown. Many speculations exist. Possibly derived from Italian guantone, from guanto (“a glove”).
Commonly used with the verbs 'wear', 'use', or 'put on'.