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

Examples of multipurpose in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There are 23 acres that would consist of two new multipurpose ballfields, 10 new clay tennis courts, basketball courts and beautiful open space for young families to enjoy. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026

Daniel recommends an extendible Swiffer for removing dust from high areas, multipurpose Clorox wipes for numerous surfaces, a garden pad for kneeling on when cleaning low areas and an O-Cedar mop that simplifies various cleaning jobs. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026

The office tower will include a full-service fitness center, vast outdoor green roof space, conference areas, multiple hospitality inspired lounge spaces and a multipurpose executive board/dining room. —Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026

The collaborative space also features a 120-seat multipurpose room. —Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for multipurpose

• purpose

Kids Definition

multipurpose

adjective

mul·​ti·​pur·​pose

ˌməl-ti-ˈpər-pəs, 

-ˌtī-

: having more than one use

multipurpose furniture