: used or suitable for several different functions
a mixed-use building

Examples of mixed-use in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Council members pointed out that new businesses are opening in Imperial Beach, as well as mixed-use developments. Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2024 Oklahoma City council members approved an emergency zoning proposal that would remove the height restriction on a new mixed-use development in downtown Oklahoma City, meaning developers can make their plans to build a 1,907-foot tower a reality. Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 5 June 2024 Broadly, Eversource expects a 60% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from those customers, Bruno said Experts were aiming for a mixed-use community -- a combination of homes and businesses -- for the pilot. Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 5 June 2024 By about 2021, the plan was for a mixed-use development, combining residential, primarily rental units, with some retail and office space, Lacy said. Kimberly Fornek, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for mixed-use 

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Word History

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mixed-use was in 1972

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“Mixed-use.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mixed-use. Accessed 14 Jun. 2024.

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