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
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Tucking the bed into this U-shaped nook opens up the rest of the room for multipurpose use.
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Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Lodge 6-Quart Enameled Dutch Oven with Lid for $78 ($22 off): This multipurpose Dutch oven is perfect for small kitchens and roasting holiday treats.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 8 Oct. 2025
The project includes a 39,000-square-foot multipurpose warehouse and a 20,000-square-foot soundstage with an additional 10,000 square feet of office space.
—Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2025
In addition to adding decorative flair to windows and doors, these multipurpose window treatments promote privacy and block light, with many designs offering temperature-regulating and sound-dampening qualities to boot.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
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Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Lodge 6-Quart Enameled Dutch Oven with Lid for $78 ($22 off): This multipurpose Dutch oven is perfect for small kitchens and roasting holiday treats.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 8 Oct. 2025
The project includes a 39,000-square-foot multipurpose warehouse and a 20,000-square-foot soundstage with an additional 10,000 square feet of office space.
—Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2025
In addition to adding decorative flair to windows and doors, these multipurpose window treatments promote privacy and block light, with many designs offering temperature-regulating and sound-dampening qualities to boot.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for multipurpose
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“Multipurpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multipurpose. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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