urinal
/jʊˈrʌɪn(ə)l
/ /ˈjʊərɪn(ə)l /noun
A bowl or other receptacle, typically attached to a wall in a public toilet, into which men may urinate.The areas here lack motorable roads, decent footpaths, public urinals and toilets....
- He noted the example of men using urinals in public restrooms: for a period of time they are in close proximity and must expose themselves.
- The first thing customers see is a huge lavatory bowl flanked by two urinals.
Origin
Middle English (denoting a glass container for the medical inspection of urine): via Old French from Latin urinal, from urina (see urine).