Bladder

/ˈblædər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A flexible bag or organ that can expand to hold fluid, particularly the organ in the body that collects urine.

The doctor explained that a full bladder can create pressure on the surrounding organs.

A similar sac-like structure in various animals or in certain plants that serves to store or transport fluids.

The fish uses its swim bladder to maintain buoyancy while swimming in the water.

An air-filled or gas-filled sac used in certain mechanical or industrial applications.

The engineer designed a bladder system to contain the pressurized air in the pipeline.

Middle English 'bladder', from Old English 'blæddre', meaning 'a sack.'

bladder control:

The ability to control the urge to urinate.

bladder infection:

An infection in the bladder, often causing painful urination.

full bladder:

A state in which the bladder is filled and requires emptying.

Pee bag

I need to empty my pee bag before we continue our hike.

Pee tank

His pee tank is about to burst; he should find a restroom soon.