urinate

verb

uri·​nate ˈyər-ə-ˌnāt How to pronounce urinate (audio)
ˈyu̇r-
urinated; urinating

intransitive verb

: to discharge urine : micturate

Examples of urinate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Pregnancy is associated with hormonal fluctuations across the three trimesters, which can lead to fatigue, drowsiness, and the frequent need to urinate at night, Drerup added. Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024 Symptoms during late-stage IgAN include sleep problems, difficulty with memory, loss of appetite, and trouble urinating. Mark Gurarie, Health, 25 Sep. 2024 According to the outlets, coroner Kate Robertson announced during a hearing on Monday, Sept 23, that the former editor fell into the River Taff while urinating as the zipper on his trousers was open when he was found. Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2024 She was denied water and food, and had to urinate in a pan instead of being allowed to use a restroom, the lawsuit said. Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for urinate 

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Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of urinate was in 1599

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“Urinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/urinate. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

urinate

verb
uri·​nate ˈyu̇r-ə-ˌnāt How to pronounce urinate (audio)
urinated; urinating
: to release or give off urine
urination noun

Medical Definition

urinate

intransitive verb
uri·​nate ˈyu̇r-ə-ˌnāt How to pronounce urinate (audio)
urinated; urinating
: to discharge urine : micturate

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