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condoms

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈkɑndəmz// UK //kˈɒndəmz// con·doms

n. thin rubber covers that people wear during sex to prevent pregnancy or the spread of diseases.

n. sheaths, typically made of latex or polyurethane, worn during sexual intercourse as a form of contraception and to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections.


SIMPLE

The clinic provides free condoms to anyone who needs them.

CONTEXTUAL

Using condoms correctly every time is one of the most effective ways to protect your sexual health.

COMPLEX

Public health initiatives often focus on increasing the accessibility of condoms to mitigate the transmission of HIV and other pathogens within high-risk populations.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used in the plural when referring to the product generally, though the singular form is used for an individual unit.

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