multipurpose

adjective

mul·​ti·​pur·​pose ˌməl-tē-ˈpər-pəs How to pronounce multipurpose (audio)
-ˌtī-
: serving or able to serve more than one purpose
a multipurpose tool
multipurpose rooms
a multi-purpose cleaner

Examples of multipurpose in a Sentence

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La Gran Posada brings the Christmas story to this vibrant and multipurpose entertainment hub with immersive theatrical and musical performances showcasing traditional Mexican songs, folklorico dancers and multiple mariachi bands. Kamren Curiel, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024 Bissell Little Green Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner Tackle the toughest stains and pet spots from upholstery, carpet, car interiors, and more with this lightweight yet powerful multipurpose cleaner. Maggie Horton, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024 Plus, multipurpose sprays aren’t a solution for every cleaning problem. Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024 The multipurpose space opens onto a patio for indoor/outdoor events. Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for multipurpose 

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of multipurpose was in 1869

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“Multipurpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multipurpose. Accessed 20 Dec. 2024.

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multipurpose

adjective
mul·​ti·​pur·​pose
ˌməl-ti-ˈpər-pəs,
-ˌtī-
: having more than one use
multipurpose furniture

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