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 open-air multipurpose space was reimagined by design studio NLE.
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 28 July 2025
Even an inexpensive Bic multipurpose lighter selling for $3.52 in May jumped to $4.99 in June.
—Emily Lorsch, NBC news, 13 July 2025
These multipurpose fields are perfect for playing Frisbee, performing yoga and engaging in all sorts of pet- friendly activities.
—Matt Parrott, Arkansas Online, 29 June 2025
Channel that effortless French girl approach and keep things subtle and simple with a multipurpose lip and cheek balm.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 28 July 2025
Even an inexpensive Bic multipurpose lighter selling for $3.52 in May jumped to $4.99 in June.
—Emily Lorsch, NBC news, 13 July 2025
These multipurpose fields are perfect for playing Frisbee, performing yoga and engaging in all sorts of pet- friendly activities.
—Matt Parrott, Arkansas Online, 29 June 2025
Channel that effortless French girl approach and keep things subtle and simple with a multipurpose lip and cheek balm.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 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 19 Aug. 2025.
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