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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Easy-to-apply, multiuse products are key for someone like Astier, who’s constantly pivoting, on and off the court. Irene Richardson, InStyle, 5 June 2026 For The Washington Post Flex spaces, those multiuse areas that bend and grow to accommodate the disparate and changing needs of a household, took off during the pandemic. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026 The addition of a pump track would bring in the high-demand element for all skill levels and ages — the tracks are a looped riding feature designed for multiuse vehicles. Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 8 May 2026 Sometimes, the emotion AI is baked in as a feature in multiuse software, or sold as part of an expensive analytics package marketed to businesses. Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for multiuse

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 23 Jun. 2026.

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