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First Known Use of utilitarian
circa 1780
utilitarian
Definition of utilitarian
1 : of or relating to or advocating utilitarianism
2 : marked by utilitarian views or practices
3a : of, relating to, or aiming at utilityb : exhibiting or preferring mere utility spare utilitarian furnishings
Recent Examples of utilitarian from the Web
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Not one-word hipster restaurant names like Grease or Swine or Cattle but utilitarian names that might honor the pitmaster or a close relative.
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While the car was in paint, Lee spent about two hours a night scouring eBay and other parts sources for original new-old stock parts to replace those that succumbed to the rigors of 44 years of utilitarian use.
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The blacksmith worked with iron and created utilitarian items for the house and barn.
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For people , the aim is no longer just utilitarian—an afterthought of road construction—but something more aesthetically pleasing.
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Whether ultimately kitschy, classical, utilitarian or visionary, all hot glasswork starts with melting batches of silica sand, soda ash and limestone in a 2,400 degree Fahrenheit furnace for blowing, casting into molds and other processes.
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These are utilitarian portable toilets with style and panache.
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Dance is an extension of these utilitarian movements that doesn't serve a purpose, exactly, but is only one degree of separation from movements that do.
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Options for one-piece suits are way more versatile than just utilitarian maillots.
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First Known Use of utilitarian
1802
UTILITARIAN Defined for English Language Learners
utilitarian
Definition of utilitarian for English Language Learners
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: made to be useful rather than to be decorative or comfortable
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philosophy : of or relating to utilitarianism
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