urinate

verb

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

intransitive verb

: to discharge urine : micturate

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Men may also notice difficulty starting urination, a weak or interrupted flow, or a burning sensation while urinating. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The report said that the 5-year-old cousin urinated on the floor, which made Gonzalez angry. — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 Some might feel the need to urinate more frequently and may have pain with urination. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026 Gracie greeted me at the door, then walked over and urinated on a rug. — Cathy M. Rosenthal, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for urinate

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

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