pee

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noun (1)

ˈpē How to pronounce pee (audio)
1
: the letter p
2
plural pee, British : penny

pee

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verb

peed; peeing

intransitive verb

informal
: urinate

pee

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noun (2)

1
informal : urine
2
informal : an act of urination

Examples of pee in a Sentence

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Noun
It's known to smell a little—or a lot—like cat pee. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 June 2026 Cats and dogs get chew toys and treats, as well as bowls, pee pads, and litter trays. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
There’s no graceful way to help a bride pee—only teamwork and core strength. — Ruhama Wolle, Glamour, 14 Apr. 2026 Her dog ended up peeing in the living room multiple times as well as chewing up a couple of pillows. — Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 25 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for pee

Word History

Etymology

Verb

euphemism from the initial letter of piss

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1602, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

circa 1825, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1880, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pee was in 1602

Rhymes for pee

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

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