multiuse

adjective

mul·​ti·​use ˌməl-tē-ˈyüs How to pronounce multiuse (audio)
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: intended or suitable for more than one use : multipurpose
a multiuse device
The multiuse path, which opened four years ago, stretches from Glenwood Springs to a parking lot west of Dotsero … . The path is perfect for joggers, cyclists, strollers, and—though it wasn't built with them in mind—in-line skaters.Claire Martin

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Dixon says to stick to multiuse tools, cleaners, and good ol’ soap and water to get these jobs done, while also doing your best to clean on a regular schedule. Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026 The long-lasting, multiuse formula works beautifully on both eyes and lips, offering versatility alongside a truly inclusive shade selection. Sarah Felbin, Allure, 30 Mar. 2026 Texas Health Mansfield Stadium Texas Health Resources, a large nonprofit system, secured a 10-year naming rights agreement for a new $88 million, 7,000-seat multiuse soccer and entertainment stadium in Mansfield, Texas. Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 25 Mar. 2026 Known for insanely glow-forward finishes, innovative textures, and multiuse formulas that blur the line between skin care and color, the range has become a favorite among makeup artists, editors, and shoppers at Sephora, where her products are now sold. Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for multiuse

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of multiuse was in 1912

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“Multiuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multiuse. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.

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