urine
[ˈjʉːəɹɪn]
[ˈjʊəɹaɪn]
[ˈjɝɪn]
Urine is liquid waste that our body gets rid of when we go to the bathroom.
When people talk about urine, they usually mean what comes out of their body when they pee. It's common to hear someone say "I need to use the restroom" or "Can you pass me a cup so I can test my urine for something?" It might sound weird, but it's totally normal to be asked to provide a urine sample at the doctor's office. This is usually done to check for things like diabetes or kidney problems. Sometimes people also talk about the color of their urine - if it's dark yellow that means they need to drink more water!
How common is "urine"?
Word urine is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions
noun
Liquid waste consisting of water, salts and urea, which is made in the kidneys, stored in the bladder, then released through the urethra.
verb
To urinate.
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