urinate

[ yoor-uh-neyt ]

verb (used without object)

, u·ri·nat·ed, u·ri·nat·ing.

1. to pass or discharge urine.

urinate

/ ˈjʊərɪˌneɪt /

verb

1. intr to excrete or void urine; micturate

Derived Forms

• ˈurinative, adjective
• ˌuriˈnation, noun

Other Words From

• uri·nation noun
• uri·native adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of urinate¹

1590–1600; < Medieval Latin ūrīnātus, past participle of ūrīnāre, equivalent to Latin ūrīn ( a ) urine + -ātus -ate ¹

Example Sentences

People who consume high-sodium diets usually urinate more because of all the excess water.

From Popular-Science

There are countless trucks rolling coal with those “Calvin urinating on Osama bin Laden” bumper stickers on the back window.

From Vox

One woman, afraid to take a bathroom break, kept a jar under her desk in case she needed to urinate.

From ProPublica

There were several people who suffered from fainting spells from that date, while others vomited and others urinated blood.

From Washington Blade

Demands are so high that there have been reports of people urinating in bottles to avoid taking a break.

From Vox

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