multipurpose

adjective

mul·​ti·​pur·​pose ˌməl-tē-ˈpər-pəs 

-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

Recent Examples on the Web

The complex’s outdoor component is expected to include eight full-sized baseball fields with artificial turf infields, which can convert to 14 youth baseball or softball fields, or to multipurpose fields for lacrosse, soccer or flag football. —Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 17 Apr. 2025

And, of course, some models are multipurpose and can steam clean everything from floors to upholstery to grout and tile. —Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2025

However, some are multipurpose and can be used on soft surfaces, such as sofas, pillows and mattresses, to sanitize and deodorize them. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025

Through a combination of lightweight cookware, clever multipurpose tools, and weight-saving camping gear, these are some of my favorite tricks for taking the load off. —Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 20 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for multipurpose

• purpose

Kids Definition

multipurpose

adjective

mul·​ti·​pur·​pose

ˌməl-ti-ˈpər-pəs,

-ˌtī-

: having more than one use

multipurpose furniture