Urinal

/ˈjʊrɪnəl/ noun

Definition

A wall-mounted or standing toilet fixture specifically designed for people to urinate into, commonly found in bathrooms.

Etymology

From Latin 'urinalis' meaning 'relating to urine,' derived from 'urina' (urine). The suffix '-al' indicates something relating to or belonging to that category.

Kelly Says

Marcel Duchamp famously submitted a urinal titled 'Fountain' to an art exhibition in 1917, and it became one of the most important and controversial artworks of the 20th century—proving that context and perspective can transform any object into something profound.

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