condom

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Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /ˈkɒn.dɒm/, /ˈkɒn.dəm/
• (America) IPA: /ˈkɑn.dəm/, /ˈkʌn.dəm/

Noun

condom (plural condoms)

1. A flexible sleeve made of latex or other impermeable material such as sheepskin, worn over an erect penis during intercourse as a contraceptive or as a way to prevent the spread of STDs.

Synonyms

• dinger (Australian slang)
• franger (Australian slang)
• French letter (UK)
• johnny (UK slang)
• rubber (US slang)
• raincoat (slang)
• protection (euphemism)
• jimmy hat (slang)
• See also Thesaurus:condom

Translations

• French: préservatif, capote anglaise, capote (informal), condom (Quebec)
• German: Präservativ, Kondom, Präser, Pariser, Gummi (colloquial), Fuffz´cher (East German); Puderdose (Austria) f; Verhüterli (Switzerland), Ficktüte (vulgar), Nahkampfsocke (slang)
• Italian: preservativo, profilattico, condom
• Portuguese: preservativo, camisa-de-vênus, camisinha
• Russian: презервати́в
• Spanish: preservativo, condón, profiláctico, goma, forro (Argentina)

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