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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The multipurpose bag can even be used on the weekends for a morning of shopping at the farmer’s market or a quick day trip to the beach or lake.
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Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Who uses State Farm Stadium? State Farm Stadium is a multipurpose, retractable roof stadium that can hold up to 73,000 people for its largest events.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2025
But as a multipurpose backpack, it’s got a lot going for it on any length of trip.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
Don’t: Pack large shampoo and conditioner bottles Instead: Bring multipurpose hair oil
The only shower toiletry my mom packs is Ouai’s multipurpose hair oil.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
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Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025
Who uses State Farm Stadium? State Farm Stadium is a multipurpose, retractable roof stadium that can hold up to 73,000 people for its largest events.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2025
But as a multipurpose backpack, it’s got a lot going for it on any length of trip.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
Don’t: Pack large shampoo and conditioner bottles Instead: Bring multipurpose hair oil
The only shower toiletry my mom packs is Ouai’s multipurpose hair oil.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 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 13 Oct. 2025.
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