multiuse
adjective
mul·ti·use
ˌməl-tē-ˈyüs 
-ˌtī-
: 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.—
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One is for the Razorback Greenway multiuse trail and the other is for the All-American Mountain Bike Trail.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 8 Apr. 2024
There are 21,000 existing, multiuse spots within a 10-minute walk of the new stadium, according to the Royals.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2024
The Naperville Park District is in talks with the Forest Preserve District of Will County over maintenance of a multiuse path that will connect a huge subdivision being built in south Naperville to a county trail.
—Giles Bruce, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2023
For those interested in exploring something more electric, Aharon (who recently worked with Gwyneth Paltrow for the CFDA awards) suggests starting with a liner, like the multiuse Precision Colour Pencil from 19/99.
—Alexander Lobrano Roxanne Fequiere Laura Bannister Jameson Montgomery Caitie Kelly Megan O’Sullivan, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2023
The court’s decision is a big win for affordable-housing advocates as well as the developers behind the project, who’ve been fighting to get the multiuse development approved for nearly half a decade.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2024
Revel Surf Park will be in Cannon Beach, a multiuse development that will also have a four-story hotel, office buildings and a co-working space.
—The Arizona Republic, 26 Jan. 2024
The first children’s splash pad, multiuse field at Veteran’s Park, prefab restrooms at Sports Park and efforts to bring pickleball courts are all underway, Aguirre said.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Dec. 2023
With the money provided through the Rebuilding America program, the Randall and Hopps intersection between Elgin and South Elgin will be realigned, a third lane in each direction of Randall added and a multiuse path on the west side of Randall Road built to connect with other existing paths.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2024
Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 8 Apr. 2024
There are 21,000 existing, multiuse spots within a 10-minute walk of the new stadium, according to the Royals.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2024
The Naperville Park District is in talks with the Forest Preserve District of Will County over maintenance of a multiuse path that will connect a huge subdivision being built in south Naperville to a county trail.
—Giles Bruce, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2023
For those interested in exploring something more electric, Aharon (who recently worked with Gwyneth Paltrow for the CFDA awards) suggests starting with a liner, like the multiuse Precision Colour Pencil from 19/99.
—Alexander Lobrano Roxanne Fequiere Laura Bannister Jameson Montgomery Caitie Kelly Megan O’Sullivan, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2023
The court’s decision is a big win for affordable-housing advocates as well as the developers behind the project, who’ve been fighting to get the multiuse development approved for nearly half a decade.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2024
Revel Surf Park will be in Cannon Beach, a multiuse development that will also have a four-story hotel, office buildings and a co-working space.
—The Arizona Republic, 26 Jan. 2024
The first children’s splash pad, multiuse field at Veteran’s Park, prefab restrooms at Sports Park and efforts to bring pickleball courts are all underway, Aguirre said.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Dec. 2023
With the money provided through the Rebuilding America program, the Randall and Hopps intersection between Elgin and South Elgin will be realigned, a third lane in each direction of Randall added and a multiuse path on the west side of Randall Road built to connect with other existing paths.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2024
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“Multiuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multiuse. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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