protection

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /prəˈtɛkʃən/

• Audio (US)

  (file)

• Hyphenation: pro‧tec‧tion

Noun

Singular protection

Plural protections

1. Protection is keeping something or someone safe.

   She ran away from her abusive husband to her brother for protection.

2. A device used for safe sex e.g. condom.

   I used protection so I wouldn't get her pregnant.

Related words

• protect