Meaning & Definition of word "Urinate"

Urinate

/ˈjʊr.ɪ.neɪt/

verb:

  • 1. To discharge urine from the body.
    • Example: After drinking a lot of water, he felt the need to urinate frequently.
  • 2. To emit urine; to pass liquid waste.
    • Example: It is important to urinate regularly to help flush toxins from the body.
  • 3. To release urine in a controlled manner.
    • Example: The dog was trained to urinate outside on command.
  • 4. To engage in the action of urination.
    • Example: She excused herself to urinate after the long movie.

Etymology

From Latin 'urinare', from 'urina' meaning 'urine'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

take a leak:

To urinate.

relieve oneself:

To urinate, often used to refer to a discreet action.

answer nature's call:

To urinate.

Related Words

urination:

The act of urinating.

urinary:

Relating to urine or the organs that produce it.

urethra:

The tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.

Slang Meanings of urinate

Meaning: Pee

Example Sentence: I need to take a pee before we leave.

Meaning: Take a whiz

Example Sentence: Just let me take a whiz and I'll be right back.

Meaning: Splash some water

Example Sentence: I'm going to splash some water before we get on the road.