multitasker

noun

mul·​ti·​task·​er ˈməl-tē-ˌta-skər How to pronounce multitasker (audio)
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plural multitaskers
: someone or something that performs multiple tasks : one that multitasks:
a
: a person who can perform or manage many tasks at the same time
The ultimate multitasker, he routinely had a half-dozen or more projects under contract at the same time, all of which would be seen to timely completion.Mark S. Micale
b
: something that has many functions or uses
Cast iron Dutch ovens are versatile multitaskers that are great for everything from making soups and stews to baking bread.Wired
Skin is our largest organ, and it's a multitasker: It retains fluids while protecting us from bacteria and other foreign objects, it insulates, and it facilitates hair growth and perspiration.Rebecca Skloot

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Retinol is one of the few ingredients that can tackle all of the above, and Paula's Choice 1% Retinol Treatment makes the multitasker even harder-working by pairing it with vitamin C and peptides. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 June 2026 Bakuchiol, a popular retinol alternative and anti-aging multitasker, adds an extra boost to skin by elevating collagen production and reducing the appearance of fine lines. Erika Reals, InStyle, 19 June 2026 And because dudes love a multitasker, the gel can also be used as a styling product for your beard, while the lotion can be used as a face moisturizer. Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026 The Styling Balm is the ultimate multitasker, winning a 2025 Allure Best of Beauty award. ABC News, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for multitasker

Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of multitasker was in 1982

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“Multitasker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multitasker. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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