multiuse
adjective
mul·ti·use
ˌməl-tē-ˈyüs 
-ˌtī-
: intended or suitable for more than one use : multipurpose
a multiuse device
The multiuse path, which opened four years ago, stretches from Glenwood Springs to a parking lot west of Dotsero … . The path is perfect for joggers, cyclists, strollers, and—though it wasn't built with them in mind—in-line skaters.—
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That 300 to 400 acres would be for multiuse venues, Redevelopment Director Dan Botich said during that meeting.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Widening to two lanes in each direction, plus a central turn lane, and adding a multiuse pathway, from the Phyllis Canal to Owyhee Storm Avenue in Nampa.
Of these, the Black Cat to Ten Mile section is the furthest along, McCarthy said.
—Rose Evans
january 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 Jan. 2026
Stretching 34 miles, the multiuse, historical recreational trail is perfect for running, walking, biking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Senate Bill 1008 would limit the speeds of e-bikes and bicycles on bike or multiuse paths to 15 mph if the path is clear and 5 mph if others are using the path.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 17 Dec. 2025
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Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Widening to two lanes in each direction, plus a central turn lane, and adding a multiuse pathway, from the Phyllis Canal to Owyhee Storm Avenue in Nampa.
Of these, the Black Cat to Ten Mile section is the furthest along, McCarthy said.
—Rose Evans
january 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 Jan. 2026
Stretching 34 miles, the multiuse, historical recreational trail is perfect for running, walking, biking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Senate Bill 1008 would limit the speeds of e-bikes and bicycles on bike or multiuse paths to 15 mph if the path is clear and 5 mph if others are using the path.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 17 Dec. 2025
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“Multiuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multiuse. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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