pee

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noun (1)

ˈpē How to pronounce pee (audio)
1
: the letter p
2
plural pee, British : penny

pee

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verb

peed; peeing

intransitive verb

informal
: urinate

pee

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noun (2)

1
informal : urine
2
informal : an act of urination

Examples of pee in a Sentence

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Noun
It's known to smell a little—or a lot—like cat pee. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 June 2026 His father, Antonio, was an All-Pro wide receiver and member of the 1997 Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers, so, naturally, Alex played wide receiver (and running back) on his pee wee football team. — Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Verb
Giudici Lowe mentioned that Isaiah had also been peeing pretty frequently, and the doctor suggested a glucose test. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 24 July 2026 Advertisement You pee in the pool Most people file this one under gross-but-harmless. — Angela Haupt, Time, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pee

Word History

Etymology

Verb

euphemism from the initial letter of piss

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1602, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

circa 1825, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1880, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pee was in 1602

Rhymes for pee

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“Pee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pee. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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