bed-wetting

noun

bed-wet·​ting ˈbed-ˌwe-tiŋ How to pronounce bed-wetting (audio)
: enuresis especially when occurring in bed during sleep
bed wetter noun
or bed-wetter
ˈbed-ˌwe-tər How to pronounce bed-wetting (audio)

Examples of bed-wetting in a Sentence

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Equally perfect for elderly care, bed-wetting children and potty training. — Tory Johnson, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026 The victim also allegedly suffered from bed-wetting and other behavioral issues. — Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026 While in foster care, the daughter was involuntarily hospitalized and forcibly medicated, while the toddler and his brother started bed-wetting and engaging in self-harm. — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026 The autoimmune condition typically causes symptoms like insatiable thirst, bed-wetting, frequent bathroom trips, weight loss, and emotional challenges, among others. — Tiffany Ayuda, SELF, 10 Nov. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bed-wetting was in 1843

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“Bed-wetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bed-wetting. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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Kids Definition

bed-wetting

noun
bed-wet·​ting
-ˌwet-iŋ
: the accidental release of urine especially when occurring in bed during sleep
bed-wetter
-ər
noun

Medical Definition

bed-wetting

noun
bed-wet·​ting -ˌwet-iŋ How to pronounce bed-wetting (audio)
: enuresis especially when occurring in bed during sleep
bed-wetter
-ˌwet-ər How to pronounce bed-wetting (audio)
noun

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