protection

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /prəˈtɛkʃən/

• Audio (US)

  (file)

• Hyphenation: pro‧tec‧tion

Noun

Singular protection

Plural protections

Protection is on the Academic Vocabulary List.

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