adjective
noun
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a reservoir for urine
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another word for urinal
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of urinary
From the New Latin word ūrīnārius, dating back to 1570–80. See urine, -ary
Example Sentences
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They were also less likely to have gastrointestinal, dental, orthopaedic, kidney, urinary, liver or pancreatic problems.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
The coroner recorded a verdict of natural causes after hearing that a post-mortem found bronchopneumonia and a urinary tract infection.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
During that period, urinary 8-OHdG levels did not differ significantly between the melatonin and placebo groups.
From Science Daily ● May 30, 2026
As part of the Pharmacy First scheme, pharmacists can currently prescribe medication for a sore throat, earache, sinusitis, shingles, impetigo, infected bites and urinary tract infections.
From BBC ● May 29, 2026
I once got a urinary tract infection after holding in my pee for hours because I couldn’t find a suitable bathroom.
From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez
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