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

Gracie greeted me at the door, then walked over and urinated on a rug. — Cathy M. Rosenthal, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

Those who reported the hazing were then urinated on, spat on and hit repeatedly by other pledges in retaliation for coming forward, the University Daily Kansan reported in 2019. — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026

If they're especially triggered, your cat may start urinating to mark their territory in an effort to reclaim their space. — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 28 July 2026

The animal wandered through the house, sniffed a tube of toothpaste in the bathroom and urinated on the floor before leaving. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 26 July 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