condom
/ˈkɑndəm/
noun
Common
1.n.contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
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condom and safety share a recorded sense, so the question is not what they mean but which one fits. condom means “contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse”. safety means “the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions”. safety is the more common of the two in everyday English.
/ˈkɑndəm/
1.n.contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
/ˈseɪfti/
| condom | safety | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkɑndəm/ | /ˈseɪfti/ |
| Said | KAHN-duhm | SAYF-tee |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| Letters | 6 | 6 |
| Parts of speech | noun | noun |
| Senses | 1 | 6 |
| How common | Common | Core |
| Synonyms | rubber, safety, safe | none recorded |
Full entry for condom · Full entry for safety · More comparisons
1.n.the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
“insure the safety of the children”
2.n.a safe place
“He ran to safety”
3.n.a device designed to prevent injury or accidents