contraceptive · noun C /ˌkɑn.trəˈsep.tɪv/
contraceptive
C2 a drug or object that prevents a woman from becoming pregnant
Dictionary example:
They were not using contraceptives.
Learner example:
The lack of contraceptives in her village (due to the religious pressure) in addition to the poor availability of information result in Maria's almost inevitable pregnancy. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Portuguese)
