urine

noun

ˈyər-ən 

ˈyu̇r-

: waste material that is secreted by the kidney in vertebrates, is rich in end products of protein metabolism together with salts and pigments, and forms a clear amber and usually slightly acid fluid in mammals but is semisolid in birds and reptiles

urinous

ˈyər-ə-nəs 

ˈyu̇r-

adjective

Examples of urine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Mudryk has not played for Chelsea since November 28, 2024, and was provisionally suspended by the Football Association on December 17 after an adverse finding in a routine urine test. — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

Further evaluation may include stool and urine tests to look for blood, along with endoscopy to examine the esophagus, stomach and colon. — Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Every two years for the past couple of decades, the federal government takes a close look at Americans’ nutritional health—not just what people report eating, but what can be measured in their blood and urine. — Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 31 July 2026

The inspector noted that some shelves appeared to be contaminated with urine and would need to be cleaned or replaced. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin urina, from urinari to dive; akin to Sanskrit vār water and perhaps to Sanskrit varṣati it rains, Greek ourein to urinate

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for urine

• curran

Kids Definition

urine

noun

ˈyu̇r-ən 

: waste material that is secreted by the kidneys, is rich in the end products of protein breakdown, and is usually a yellowish liquid in mammals but semisolid in birds and reptiles

Medical Definition

urine

noun

ˈyu̇r-ən 

: waste material that is secreted by the kidney, is rich in end products (as urea, uric acid, and creatinine) of protein metabolism together with salts and pigments, and forms a clear amber and usually slightly acid fluid