dual-purpose
adjective
du·al-purpose
ˈdü-əl-ˈpər-pəs 
also ˈdyü-
: having breed characteristics that serve two purposes
dual-purpose cattle that supply milk and meat
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Profit For Good, with its dual-purpose model, benefiting both philanthropists and everyday consumers, changes the way the world does good.
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Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
At the same time, with far less publicity and investment, dual-purpose, street-legal flying cars have started to take off.
—J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2025
These dual-purpose boards offer a flat surface for assembling puzzles and include sliding drawers (usually found on the sides) for sorting and storing pieces.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025
This works because soap creates a convenient, dual-purpose storage and maintenance solution for sewing tools, especially for DIY enthusiasts or crafters.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2025
This dual-purpose approach makes mining accessible to everyday users, democratizing bitcoin production and enabling individuals to earn bitcoin without relying on centralized exchanges.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
From the coveted world of fashion, Lisa ventured into dual-purpose, luxurious fragrances that multi-task as a skin-safe, replenishing bug-repellant – the BUZZ.
—Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
This dual-purpose product is perfect for achieving lasting curls, shielding your strands from high temperatures without leaving a white residue or sticky feel behind.
—Jordan Galloway, SELF, 19 Dec. 2024
Featuring a stylish, classic plush outer design and an interior circular heating element that surrounds hands with warmth, this dual-purpose bag is ideal for many outdoor activities.
—Debra Pamplin, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2024
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Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
At the same time, with far less publicity and investment, dual-purpose, street-legal flying cars have started to take off.
—J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2025
These dual-purpose boards offer a flat surface for assembling puzzles and include sliding drawers (usually found on the sides) for sorting and storing pieces.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025
This works because soap creates a convenient, dual-purpose storage and maintenance solution for sewing tools, especially for DIY enthusiasts or crafters.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2025
This dual-purpose approach makes mining accessible to everyday users, democratizing bitcoin production and enabling individuals to earn bitcoin without relying on centralized exchanges.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
From the coveted world of fashion, Lisa ventured into dual-purpose, luxurious fragrances that multi-task as a skin-safe, replenishing bug-repellant – the BUZZ.
—Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
This dual-purpose product is perfect for achieving lasting curls, shielding your strands from high temperatures without leaving a white residue or sticky feel behind.
—Jordan Galloway, SELF, 19 Dec. 2024
Featuring a stylish, classic plush outer design and an interior circular heating element that surrounds hands with warmth, this dual-purpose bag is ideal for many outdoor activities.
—Debra Pamplin, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Dual-purpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dual-purpose. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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