Dom
/dɑːm/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
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.
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