urination

noun

uri·​na·​tion ˌyər-ə-ˈnā-shən 

ˌyu̇r-

: the discharge of urine from the body : the act or process of urinating

The condition, called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), squeezes the urethra, making urination difficult and frequent.

—Nathan Seppa

And chlamydia, also characterized by burning with urination, is increasingly being screened in other ways.

—Nancy Beth Jackson

called also micturition

Examples of urination in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Within the zones, penalties for violations such as open container possession, public urination, public smoking and excessive noise would increase. —Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 1 Mar. 2026

Extremely high blood sugar levels result in some of the same symptoms that often develop in untreated or undiagnosed diabetes, such as excessive thirst and urination. —Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Feb. 2026

Involuntary urination is a scary condition for most people, and specific medical issues, stress or aging can lead to incontinence. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026

Some symptoms of a urinary tract infection include frequent and painful urination, back or pelvic pain and urine that looks red, bright pink or cola-colored, according to Mayo Clinic. —Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for urination

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Medical Definition

urination

noun

uri·​na·​tion ˌyu̇r-ə-ˈnā-shən 

: the act of urinating

called also micturition