urinary

adjective

uri·​nary ˈyər-ə-ˌner-ē 

ˈyu̇r-

1

: relating to, occurring in, affecting, or constituting the organs concerned with the formation and discharge of urine

the urinary system

the urinary tract

urinary calculi

2

: of, relating to, or for urine

3

: excreted as or in urine

urinary sugar

Examples of urinary in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The medical care facility scored well in terms of preventing urinary tract infections, reducing bed sores and limiting harmful events such as blood clots following a surgery, medical procedure or childbirth. —Sacbee.com, 24 Nov. 2025

Formulated with probiotic strains and cranberry extract, this supplement supports healthy vaginal pH levels and urinary tract health. —Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 19 Nov. 2025

It’s used to treat the genitourinary syndrome of menopause, which manifests as genital and urinary symptoms. —Genevieve Hofmann, The Conversation, 18 Nov. 2025

The tiny, tart fruit may help prevent urinary and gastrointestinal tract infections, reduce the risk of heart disease, boost oral health, and improve blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. —Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 13 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing urinary

• urinary bladder
• urinary hesitancy

Rhymes for urinary

• accessary
• adversary
• ancillary
• arbitrary
• aviary
• axillary
• beriberi
• breviary
• budgetary
• capillary
• catenary
• cautionary

Kids Definition

urinary

adjective

uri·​nary ˈyu̇r-ə-ˌner-ē 

1

: relating to, occurring in, affecting, or making up the organs of the urinary tract

2

: of, relating to, or used for urine

Medical Definition

urinary

adjective

uri·​nary ˈyu̇r-ə-ˌner-ē 

1

: relating to, occurring in, or constituting the organs concerned with the formation and discharge of urine

2

: of, relating to, or for urine

3

: excreted as or in urine

urinary sugar