Urinal: meaning, definitions and examples

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urinal

 

[ หˆjสŠษ™rษชnษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

restroom fixture

A urinal is a plumbing fixture for urination only, commonly found in men's restrooms. It is typically a wall-mounted or free-standing unit that allows individuals to urinate without the need to use a toilet. Urinals are often integrated into public restrooms and are designed to efficiently accommodate multiple users. They can be made from various materials, but porcelain is the most common due to its durability and ease of cleaning.

Synonyms

loo, toilet, water closet

Examples of usage

  • The restroom had a row of urinals along the wall.
  • He used the urinal quickly before heading back to the game.
  • The maintenance team regularly cleans the urinals to keep them hygienic.

Translations

Translations of the word "urinal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น urinรกrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‡เคถเคพเคฌ เค•เคฐเคจเฅ‡ เค•เคพ เคธเฅเคฅเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Urinbecken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ urinal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒั€ะธะฝะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ urynaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฐไพฟๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท urinoir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ urinario

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท idrar tahliyesi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†Œ๋ณ€๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุฑุญุงุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ moฤil

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ moฤiar

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐฟๆ–—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ urinal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพvag-

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะทำ™ั€ ัˆั‹า“ะฐั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒแƒ แƒ“แƒ˜แƒก แƒแƒ“แƒ’แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sidik qabฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ orinario

Etymology

The term 'urinal' has its origins in the late Middle Ages, coming from the Latin word 'urinarius,' which is derived from 'urina,' meaning urine. Originally, the word referred to any vessel or receptacle for collecting urine. Over time, the term evolved to specifically denote the fixture designed for urination, primarily used in public restrooms. The use of urinals became more prevalent in the 19th century with the modernization of plumbing and public sanitation. As cities expanded and the need for hygienic solutions increased, the design and accessibility of urinals improved, leading to various styles and implementations we see today. Modern urinals have also been influenced by health regulations and trends towards water conservation, resulting in the development of waterless urinals and those designed to use less flush water.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,048, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.