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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Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 25 June 2025
Plus, the fact that the table and light combo is dual-purpose adds to the space-saving properties.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 11 June 2025
However, air district officials noted that heat pumps are dual-purpose appliances providing heating and cooling that can replace furnaces and air conditioning.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
We were blown away by this dual-purpose outdoor bench that’s 60 percent off right now at Wayfair.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
These dual-purpose climate solutions are redefining land use and opening new opportunities for corporate sustainability investments.
—Jamie Houston, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The best part is that this dual-purpose travel accessory is half off at Amazon right now.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
This dual-purpose strategy enhances their legacy and contributes to a more sustainable future.
—Paul Westall, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
China's dual-purpose research, which has potential applications for military development, has raised concerns in the U.S. as the geopolitical competition between the two countries intensified.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
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Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 25 June 2025
Plus, the fact that the table and light combo is dual-purpose adds to the space-saving properties.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 11 June 2025
However, air district officials noted that heat pumps are dual-purpose appliances providing heating and cooling that can replace furnaces and air conditioning.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
We were blown away by this dual-purpose outdoor bench that’s 60 percent off right now at Wayfair.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
These dual-purpose climate solutions are redefining land use and opening new opportunities for corporate sustainability investments.
—Jamie Houston, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The best part is that this dual-purpose travel accessory is half off at Amazon right now.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
This dual-purpose strategy enhances their legacy and contributes to a more sustainable future.
—Paul Westall, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
China's dual-purpose research, which has potential applications for military development, has raised concerns in the U.S. as the geopolitical competition between the two countries intensified.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Dual-purpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dual-purpose. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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