Dom
noun
A term used in BDSM relationships to refer to a person who exercises control.
In their relationship, he is the Dom and she is the submissive.
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
abbreviation
Document Object Model - a programming API for HTML and XML documents.
The DOM is used for creating dynamic web pages.
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Technical
noun
Easygoing, good friend, kind-hearted person.
José is such a dom, he's always helping others.
noun
A suffix attached to certain words to denote a condition or a state.
The words kingdom, wisdom and boredom all have the suffix 'dom.'
Often appears as...
- wisdom
- freedom
noun
A word that is a title for some members of European royalty.
They addressed the royal member as Dom Pedro.
Usage tips
Formal
noun
A term used in BDSM relationships to refer to a person who exercises control.
In their relationship, he is the Dom and she is the submissive.
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
abbreviation
Document Object Model - a programming API for HTML and XML documents.
The DOM is used for creating dynamic web pages.
Usage tips
Technical
noun
Easygoing, good friend, kind-hearted person.
José is such a dom, he's always helping others.
noun
A suffix attached to certain words to denote a condition or a state.
The words kingdom, wisdom and boredom all have the suffix 'dom.'
Often appears as...
- wisdom
- freedom
noun
A word that is a title for some members of European royalty.
They addressed the royal member as Dom Pedro.
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Power Dynamics
Used to describe someone who assumes a controlling role in certain intimate settings.
During the scene, the Dom instructed their partner with authority.
Pro Tip 2/3Consent Essential
In a BDSM context, the role of a Dom is consensual and agreed upon.
Before starting, the Dom made sure they had clear consent.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Usage
A casual term often used within the BDSM community, not formal language.
They met at a club and discussed what being a Dom means to them.
Pro Tip 1/3Power Dynamics
Used to describe someone who assumes a controlling role in certain intimate settings.
During the scene, the Dom instructed their partner with authority.
Pro Tip 2/3Consent Essential
In a BDSM context, the role of a Dom is consensual and agreed upon.
Before starting, the Dom made sure they had clear consent.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Usage
A casual term often used within the BDSM community, not formal language.
They met at a club and discussed what being a Dom means to them.
Pro Tip 1/3Power Dynamics
Used to describe someone who assumes a controlling role in certain intimate settings.
During the scene, the Dom instructed their partner with authority.
Pro Tip 2/3Consent Essential
In a BDSM context, the role of a Dom is consensual and agreed upon.
Before starting, the Dom made sure they had clear consent.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Usage
A casual term often used within the BDSM community, not formal language.
They met at a club and discussed what being a Dom means to them.
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Video examples
Two Baby Tamarin Monkeys...
the first milk that primates produce is known as colostrum a nutrient-rich cocktail packed full of immunity boosting antibodies which it's almost impossible to replicate dom is relieved that at least this part
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i started thinking about where i hadn't been before i found a reference and it said something to the effect of the fascinating and mysterious museum dom peninsula and that was about all it said
Video examples
Two Baby Tamarin Monkeys...
the first milk that primates produce is known as colostrum a nutrient-rich cocktail packed full of immunity boosting antibodies which it's almost impossible to replicate dom is relieved that at least this part
Video examples
Gorgeous Video: Rock...
i started thinking about where i hadn't been before i found a reference and it said something to the effect of the fascinating and mysterious museum dom peninsula and that was about all it said
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Quote examples
Mel Brooks
American Comedian
Dom DeLuise was a big man in every way. He was big in size and created big laughter and joy.
Quote examples
Mel Brooks
American Comedian
Dom DeLuise was a big man in every way. He was big in size and created big laughter and joy.
Example 1 of 1
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