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

The diseases had gotten their names when they were both diagnosed through excessive urination — diabetes means siphon in Ancient Greek. —Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 1 Apr. 2026

Nearly 97 percent of female respondents reported burning sensations during urination, while 45 percent described amber to brown urine—a sign of dehydration and possible kidney strain. —Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2026

Nearly 97 percent of female respondents reported burning sensations during urination, while 45 percent described amber to brown urine—a sign of dehydration and possible kidney strain. —Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026

Caffeine is a mild diuretic, which means drinking large amounts of caffeinated coffee can increase urination and lead to a loss of certain nutrients. —Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 31 Mar. 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