urinate

verb

uri·​nate ˈyər-ə-ˌnāt 

ˈyu̇r-

urinated; urinating

intransitive verb

: to discharge urine : micturate

Examples of urinate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, extreme discomfort or difficulty in urinating should be discussed with a physician to make sure there’s not a more serious condition that’s causing the symptoms. — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2026

Concertgoer Troy Grevelding, from the Syracuse area, posted video online after the incident, accusing the suspect of exposing himself, then urinating on him, his wife and at least one member of his brother’s family, including two young girls. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026

Maryland Transportation Authority police initially responded to a report of a fight in the crowd of the Wallen concert, with concertgoers alleging that a man urinated on them while they were seated at the show. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2026

At the same time, the bull directs a spray of urine onto the underside of his neck and then rolls about in the wallow after it is dug, continuing to urinate in the wallow. — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 12 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for urinate

• abdicate
• abrogate
• acetate
• activate
• actuate
• aggravate
• agitate
• alginate
• alienate
• allocate
• amputate
• angulate

Kids Definition

urinate

verb

uri·​nate ˈyu̇r-ə-ˌnāt 

urinated; urinating

: to release or give off urine

urination

ˌyu̇r-ə-ˈnā-shən 

noun

Medical Definition

urinate

intransitive verb

uri·​nate ˈyu̇r-ə-ˌnāt 

urinated; urinating

: to discharge urine : micturate