any form of contraception in which an object, rather than a drug, is used for preventing women from becoming pregnant. The use of condoms is a barrier method.
Synonyms and related words
Birth control
abortion
abortionist
barrier method
barrier method
noun countable medical
US
Word Forms
singular
barrier method
plural
barrier methods
DEFINITIONS1
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any form of contraception in which an object, rather than a drug, is used for preventing women from becoming pregnant. The use of condoms is a barrier method.