multipurpose

adjective

mul·​ti·​pur·​pose ˌməl-tē-ˈpər-pəs How to pronounce multipurpose (audio)
-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

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Tucking the bed into this U-shaped nook opens up the rest of the room for multipurpose use. 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

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of multipurpose was in 1869

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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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multipurpose

adjective
mul·​ti·​pur·​pose
ˌməl-ti-ˈpər-pəs,
-ˌtī-
: having more than one use
multipurpose furniture

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