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

Dehydration, decreased urination, nausea, and loss of consciousness may also happen. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Wurman said neighbors have documented numerous instances of unsanitary behavior, including public urination and defecation. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Urinary urgency, frequent urination, burning with urination and recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) can also occur. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 27 Oct. 2026

Signs of adequate hydration include pale-yellow urine, regular urination, and not feeling prolonged thirst. — Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 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