pee

1 of 3

noun (1)

1
: the letter p
2
plural pee, British : penny

pee

2 of 3

verb

peed; peeing

pee

3 of 3

noun (2)

1
informal : urine
2
informal : an act of urination

Examples of pee in a Sentence

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Noun
For researchers, including Georgetown University chemist Jennifer Swift, analyzing reptilian pee crystals presented an opportunity to potentially improve or possibly save human lives. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 22 Oct. 2025 First, wiggle your hips; then, wipe, stand up, and sit back down to pee again. Erica Sloan, SELF, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
How to pee properly to avoid pelvic issues Your best bet is to let nature quite literally run its course. Erica Sloan, SELF, 10 Oct. 2025 People are going to pee on this star. Edward Segarra, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pee

Word History

Etymology

Verb

euphemism from the initial letter of piss

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1602, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

circa 1825, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1880, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pee was in 1602

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“Pee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pee. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.

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