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safety

/ˈseɪfti/noun2 syllables

Safety means: contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse.

Synonyms for safety8

noun, as in contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse

condom, rubber, safe, prophylactic

noun, as in a device designed to prevent injury or accidents

guard, safety device

noun, as in a safe place

noun, as in (baseball) the successful act of striking a baseball in such a way that the batter reaches base safely

base hit

Opposites of safety

What does safety mean?6

noun

1

contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse

2

a device designed to prevent injury or accidents

3

a safe place“He ran to safety”

4

(baseball) the successful act of striking a baseball in such a way that the batter reaches base safely

5

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions“insure the safety of the children”

6

a score in American football; a player is tackled behind their own goal line

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Safety in a sentence

  • Moreover, for your safety, we advise use of a substitute email address.fcbond
  • For the safety of our children, please do not enter porn sites.unknown
  • The lake was ringed by a fence, apparently for health and safety reasons.LittleBoy
  • For your own safety, never ride in a car with a drunk driver.CK
  • For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance.unknown
  • I have to say, his safety plan is well thought-out.pne
  • For safety purposes, remove the plastic casing before use.speedwell
  • If you don't have a safety pin, a straight pin will have to do.sharptoothed

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of safety

as a noun

plural
safeties