condom
noun
[ ˈkɒndəm ]
• a thin rubber sheath worn on a man's penis during sexual intercourse as a contraceptive or as a protection against infection.
Similar:
contraceptive,
sheath,
protection,
female condom,
prophylactic,
Durex,
Femidom,
johnny,
rubber,
safe,
safety,
skin,
protective,
French letter,
Frenchy,
something for the weekend,
Origin:
early 18th century: of unknown origin; often said to be named after a physician who invented it, but no such person has been traced.
