urine

noun

ˈyər-ən 

ˈyu̇r-

: waste material that is secreted by the kidney in vertebrates, is rich in end products of protein metabolism together with salts and pigments, and forms a clear amber and usually slightly acid fluid in mammals but is semisolid in birds and reptiles

urinous

ˈyər-ə-nəs 

ˈyu̇r-

adjective

Examples of urine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

According to Harvard research, the circadian system influences heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, hormone levels and urine production alongside sleep and metabolism. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026

The floor was also covered with fecal matter, cracked eggs and urine, deputies said. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

Looking at the color of your urine can help determine your hydration needs. — Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 21 July 2026

Traditional urine testing detects inactive THC metabolites and does not establish present impairment. — Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin urina, from urinari to dive; akin to Sanskrit vār water and perhaps to Sanskrit varṣati it rains, Greek ourein to urinate

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for urine

• curran

Kids Definition

urine

noun

ˈyu̇r-ən 

: waste material that is secreted by the kidneys, is rich in the end products of protein breakdown, and is usually a yellowish liquid in mammals but semisolid in birds and reptiles

Medical Definition

urine

noun

ˈyu̇r-ən 

: waste material that is secreted by the kidney, is rich in end products (as urea, uric acid, and creatinine) of protein metabolism together with salts and pigments, and forms a clear amber and usually slightly acid fluid