urinal

[yoor-uh-nl]

noun

1. a flushable wall fixture, as in a public lavatory, used by men for urinating.

2. a building or enclosure containing such fixtures.

3. a receptacle to receive the urine of a person with urinary incontinence or that of a bedridden person.

urinal

/ ˈjʊərɪ-, jʊˈraɪnəl /

noun

1. a sanitary fitting, esp one fixed to a wall, used by men for urination

2. a room containing urinals

3. any vessel for holding urine prior to its disposal

Word History and Origins

Origin of urinal¹

1225–75; Middle English < Old French < Late Latin ūrīnāle, neuter of ūrīnalis of urine. See urine, -al ²

Example Sentences

If there is a Big Brother element to this, then what about 'smart urinals' which offer instant analysis around hydration.

From BBC

Each of the units, known as Thrones, includes a toilet, an urinal and a sink with an ADA-accessible ramp.

From Los Angeles Times

Staff at the emergency department there started adapting the disposable male urinal bottle for women to use, lessening the need for catheters and making life more dignified and pain-free in hospital.

From BBC

The space, which also featured vintage saloon art, was small but cozy, comfortably holding about 10 to 15 people and boasting its own bathroom, complete with a urinal.

From Los Angeles Times

The family of a man who was crushed to death in a freak accident fear they may never find out what caused the pop-up urinal he was working on to drop suddenly.

From BBC

Related Words

• latrine 
• lavatory 
• men's room 
• outhouse 
• toilet