Synonyms for condom
Most common
Synonyms by meaning
Noun
1. Rubber
prophylactic US, safety, rubber slang US CA, safe slang
2. Male condom — A flexible sleeve made of latex or other impermeable material such as polyurethane or sheepskin, worn over an…
Other
johnny slang UK IE
Definitions
- n. 1
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.
- n. 2
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.
Related words
- Word family
- condomless
- Phrases
- external condom female condom internal condom male condom
- Is a kind of
- contraceptive device prophylactic protection condom
- Other spellings
- cundum
Forms
- Plural
- condoms → prophylactics, safeties, rubbers, safes…
Example sentences
- safety Robert is the fifth wheel on the safety committee.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| condom | rising | |
| safety | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- safe1
- 6 letters
- safety2, johnny2, rubber2
- 12 letters
- prophylactic4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (safety2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- capote anglaise
- Deutsch
- Pariser