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

But alongside the best summertime activities come an unwanted increase in urinary tract infections (UTI). — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 30 June 2026

In just over a month, the company submitted claims for 78,663 items, mostly intermittent urinary catheters. — Brian New, CBS News, 25 June 2026

For most people with urinary tract infections (UTIs), a short course of antibiotics is the go-to treatment. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 23 June 2026

Hot weather and humidity are linked to kidney stone formation, as dehydration can increase the concentration of certain minerals in your urinary tract. — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 22 June 2026

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
• apiary
• arbitrary
• aviary
• axillary
• bacillary
• beriberi
• bestiary
• breviary
• budgetary

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