urinary

adjective

uri·​nary ˈyər-ə-ˌner-ē 

ˈyu̇r-

1

: relating to, occurring in, affecting, or constituting the organs concerned with the formation and discharge of urine

the urinary system

the urinary tract

urinary calculi

2

: of, relating to, or for urine

3

: excreted as or in urine

urinary sugar

Examples of urinary in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The prime minister needed the surgery after he was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection from a benign prostate enlargement, Reuters reported Saturday, citing his office. —David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024

Netanyahu, 75, had his prostate removed after being diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. —Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 29 Dec. 2024

The Israeli Prime Minister's Office has announced that Benjamin Netanyahu will undergo surgery Sunday to remove his prostate after he was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection resulting from a benign prostate enlargement. —David Brennan, ABC News, 28 Dec. 2024

Ralph came to Our Companions Animal Rescue and Sanctuary a few years ago after a near-death experience due to extreme urinary blockages. —Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 23 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing urinary

• urinary bladder
• urinary hesitancy

Kids Definition

urinary

adjective

uri·​nary ˈyu̇r-ə-ˌner-ē 

1

: relating to, occurring in, affecting, or making up the organs of the urinary tract

2

: of, relating to, or used for urine

Medical Definition

urinary

adjective

uri·​nary ˈyu̇r-ə-ˌner-ē 

1

: relating to, occurring in, or constituting the organs concerned with the formation and discharge of urine

2

: of, relating to, or for urine

3

: excreted as or in urine

urinary sugar