1
: the letter p
2
plural pee, British : penny

pee

2 of 3

verb

peed; peeing

pee

3 of 3

noun (2)

1
informal : urine
2
informal : an act of urination

Examples of pee in a Sentence

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Noun
In his latest movie, Johnny Knoxville nearly gets electrocuted on a fence and pees himself, clings to the hood of a speeding jeep, and suffers numerous other physical abuses. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026 Here's how to prevent one Who is most at risk for a UTI from holding in pee? — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
Some side effects reported included dry mouth, trouble peeing and nausea. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 11 Sep. 2026 According to the Bladder and Bowel Community, peeing four to 10 times per day is normal. — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pee

Word History

Etymology

Verb

euphemism from the initial letter of piss

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1602, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

circa 1825, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1880, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pee was in 1602

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“Pee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pee. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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