urinary

adjective

uri·​nary ˈyər-ə-ˌner-ē How to pronounce urinary (audio)
ˈyu̇r-
1
: relating to, occurring in, affecting, or constituting the organs concerned with the formation and discharge of urine
the urinary system
the urinary tract
urinary calculi
2
: of, relating to, or for urine
3
: excreted as or in urine
urinary sugar

Examples of urinary in a Sentence

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Symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction in both men and women include frequent urination, constipation, urinary and fecal incontinence, painful urination, and low back pain. Sara Braun, Sacbee.com, 13 Nov. 2025 The tiny, tart fruit may help prevent urinary and gastrointestinal tract infections, reduce the risk of heart disease, boost oral health, and improve blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 13 Nov. 2025 The Hers solution includes cranberry extract for urinary tract health and hyaluronic acid for hair, skin and nail support, while the Hims solution also employs lycopene for prostate health and boron for hormonal and bone support. Emily Burns, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2025 Urinary Tract Benefits Cranberries contain powerful plant compounds called A-type proanthocyanidins, which help protect against urinary tract infections (UTIs). Jillian Kubala, Health, 12 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for urinary

Word History

First Known Use

1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of urinary was in 1578

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“Urinary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/urinary. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

urinary

adjective
uri·​nary ˈyu̇r-ə-ˌner-ē How to pronounce urinary (audio)
1
: relating to, occurring in, affecting, or making up the organs of the urinary tract
2
: of, relating to, or used for urine

Medical Definition

urinary

adjective
uri·​nary ˈyu̇r-ə-ˌner-ē How to pronounce urinary (audio)
1
: relating to, occurring in, or constituting the organs concerned with the formation and discharge of urine
2
: of, relating to, or for urine
3
: excreted as or in urine
urinary sugar

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