diuretic

adjective

di·​uret·​ic ˌdī-yə-ˈre-tik 

: tending to increase the excretion of urine

diuretic drugs

diuretic noun

diuretically

ˌdī-yə-ˈre-ti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of diuretic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Benefits of eating pumpkin Pumpkin has mild diuretic properties, thanks to its high water and potassium content, which can help counteract water retention. —Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024

Up Your Caffeine Intake Caffeine has a natural diuretic effect and causes a short-term increase in urine output. —Ashley Baumohl, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2024

Drinking plain water can help restore a healthy fluid balance without adding additional diuretic properties. —Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 23 Sep. 2024

Some sports drinks have caffeine, which could deplete electrolytes since caffeine is a diuretic, increasing urination in theory. —Matt Fuchs, TIME, 16 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English duretik, diuretic, from Late Latin diureticus, from Greek diourētikos, from diourein to urinate, from dia- + ourein to urinate — more at urine

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

diuretic

noun

di·​uret·​ic ˌdī-(y)ə-ˈret-ik 

: a substance that increases the amount of urine produced by the body

diuretic adjective

Medical Definition

diuretic

1 of 2 adjective

di·​uret·​ic ˌdī-(y)ə-ˈret-ik 

: tending to increase the excretion of urine

diuretically

-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

diuretic

2 of 2 noun

: an agent that increases the excretion of urine