Urinal vs. Pissoir — What's the Difference?

A urinal (US: , UK: ) is a sanitary plumbing fixture for urination only. Urinals are often provided in public toilets for male users in Western countries (less so in Muslim countries).

A pissoir (also known in French as a vespasienne) is a French invention, common in Europe, that provides a urinal in public space with a lightweight structure. The availability of pissoirs aims to reduce urination onto buildings, sidewalks, or streets.

A fixture, typically one attached upright to a wall, used by men for urinating.

A public urinal, especially one located on a street.

A room or other place containing facilities for urinating.

A public urinal typically found in European, especially French, streets.

A portable receptacle for urine.

A public urinal, in European countries.

A device or fixture used for urination, particularly:

A glass vial used for examining or storing urine.

A chamber pot specially designed or considered as a device for urination.

A device for urination worn by patients suffering incontinence.

A plumbing fixture intended for standing urination, typically by men and boys.

Any oblong glass vessel shaped like the old alchemist's urinal.

A room or structure used for urination: a latrine; an outhouse; a lavatory.

Synonym of urinary

A vessel for holding urine; especially, a bottle or tube for holding urine for inspection.

A place or convenience for urinating purposes.

A plumbing fixture (usually attached to the wall) used by men to urinate