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

Once inside the urinary tract, bacteria attach to the bladder lining, multiply and trigger inflammation – resulting in the hallmark symptoms of infection. —Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025

Some 46 percent of workers also said they were forced to take a leave of absence due to heat and dehydration-related health issues such as headaches, vision loss, excessive sweating, dizziness, vomiting and urinary tract infections. —Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2025

More than 40% of women over age 70 worldwide deal with some form of urinary leakage. —Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 4 Nov. 2025

Alcoholic and Caffeinated Drinks Alcohol and caffeine increase the urinary excretion of minerals, like magnesium. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 3 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