Synonyms of all-purpose

all-purpose

adjective

ˈȯl-ˈpər-pəs 

as in unlimited

not limited or specialized in application or purpose

there's nothing wrong with all-purpose flour for baking bread, but flour with more gluten is better

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unlimited
• general
• general-purpose
• unrestricted
• catholic
• multipurpose
• unspecialized
• unqualified
• unspecified
• all-around
• wide
• mixed-use
• nonspecific
• broad
• vague

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• technical
• specialized
• limited
• restricted
• definite
• confined
• qualified
• finite
• selective
• bounded
• dedicated
• determinate
• circumscribed
• demarcated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of all-purpose

In general, the ratio of ingredients should be 1 teaspoon of baking powder for 1 cup of all-purpose flour, although this can vary depending on the recipe and other ingredients. — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2026

Riley, who finished with 232 all-purpose yards Friday, provided the jolts early as the Blackhawks used big plays to counter the grind-it-out attack used by Streamwood. — Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

Now that your toilet bowl cleaner has had time to work its magic, spray the rest of the toilet with an all-purpose cleaner. — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 6 Sep. 2026

Porta platters, Emporio Sirenuse dipping bowls, classic Christofle silver, Guy Degrenne all-purpose wine glasses for wine, water, and spritzes. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026