condom

CEFRB1

/ˈkɒn.dɒm/

noun

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noun
A thin covering used during sex to prevent pregnancy or infection.
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noun
Extra detail
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 pregnan...

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Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

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Extra meanings

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.
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.

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However, substantial proportions of participants preferred the nonlatex condom or reported that they would recommend its use to others.
2009, Albert Altchek, Liane Deligdisch, Pediatric, Adolescent and Young Adult Gynecology
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.
2015, Beth Burgoon, About That Night, Don Mills, O.N.: Harlequin Superromance, →ISBN, page 123
I remember that one time I went to the kiosk next door to buy condoms, it was raining, she appeared.
2021, Pedro Mairal, The Woman from Uruguay, Bloomsbury Publishing, →ISBN, page 143
One released image shows Trump with six women with leis whose faces were redacted by committee members, while another depicts what appears to be a bowl of novelty condoms with a caricature of Trump’s face with the text, “I’m HUUUUGE!” The condoms – shown in a bowl with a “Trump condom $4.50” sign – were produced by a novelty shop in New York City named Fishs Eddy.
2025 December 12, Kaitlan Collins, Annie Grayer, “New photos released from Epstein’s estate showing Trump, Bannon, Bill Clinton and other high-profile people”, in CNN

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