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
There may also be harmless explanations for bubbly or foamy pee, such as dehydration, and potentially severe ones, like preeclampsia or diabetic kidney disease. Md Published, Verywell Health, 3 June 2025 If your pup is struggling with the transition from pee pad to grass, the AKC also suggests slowly moving the pad outside, putting it a little farther away from the starting point every day. Cody Godwin, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Verb
Cats often express their dismay at being excluded from your travel plans by peeing in your luggage, but of course, cat urine is not the only thing that can cause a foul odor in your suitcase. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025 Here's what to know 4 escape New Jersey immigrant detention facility, search ongoing Man caught on camera peeing on meat pleads not guilty It was not immediately known why the defendant did not use the restroom. Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 18 June 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 5 Jul. 2025.

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