urine

noun

ˈyər-ən How to pronounce urine (audio)
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 How to pronounce urine (audio)
ˈyu̇r-
adjective

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Some animal studies have shown that dyes are quickly metabolized and excreted through urine, but dyes may still have a cumulative effect on the body, Dr. Michael Hansen, a senior scientist at Consumer Reports, told CNN in January. Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025 When your kidneys are working well, they get rid of everyday by-products from your normal metabolism by creating urine. Eleanor Rivera, The Conversation, 28 Mar. 2025 Your pee may go all wonky too: A UTI can cause urine to be cloudy, strong-smelling, or even bloody. Korin Miller, SELF, 17 Mar. 2025 Beyond such potential abdominal discomfort, the vegetable is also notorious for affecting the smell of urine. Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for urine

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of urine was in the 14th century

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“Urine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/urine. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

urine

noun
: 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
: 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

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