as in general-purpose
having more than one use or purpose
multipurpose furniture The band practiced in the school's multipurpose room.
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of multipurpose
The Sycamore experiment was an example of a digital simulation, meaning it was performed on a multipurpose chip with circuits of qubits designed to do many different tasks.
—
Zeeya Merali, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
The building itself spans about 3,700 sq m (40,000 sq ft) and replaces an older facility from 1949 that the neighborhood has long outgrown, offering space for a gymnasium, a childcare center, a basketball court, community gathering spots, and various multipurpose rooms.
—Stefan Ionescu
may 12, New Atlas, 12 May 2026
This one softened up a multipurpose guest room/office that’s frequented by cats who enjoy clawing the furniture, a.k.a.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
Browse And Shop For Work By Local Makers At Maker Exchange, a multipurpose public space located by The Tennessean Hotel, Marriott Knoxville Downtown, and World’s Fair Exhibition Hall, bright colors and graphic patterns draw visitors inside.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for multipurpose
Zeeya Merali, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
The building itself spans about 3,700 sq m (40,000 sq ft) and replaces an older facility from 1949 that the neighborhood has long outgrown, offering space for a gymnasium, a childcare center, a basketball court, community gathering spots, and various multipurpose rooms.
—Stefan Ionescu
may 12, New Atlas, 12 May 2026
This one softened up a multipurpose guest room/office that’s frequented by cats who enjoy clawing the furniture, a.k.a.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
Browse And Shop For Work By Local Makers At Maker Exchange, a multipurpose public space located by The Tennessean Hotel, Marriott Knoxville Downtown, and World’s Fair Exhibition Hall, bright colors and graphic patterns draw visitors inside.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for multipurpose
Recent Examples of Synonyms for multipurpose
Adjective
-
The company recently raised $105 million in seed funding and says additional robotic platforms are already under development as part of its broader roadmap for general-purpose robotics.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
-
Fertilize with general-purpose products and pair dahlias with early-blooming fillers and spillers for vibrant container displays.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
Adjective
-
Fortune shouted out the fellowship’s head and director of Artist Development at Film Independent Angela Lee for her guidance, who told him the responsibility a filmmaker has when aiming to tell a universal story.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
-
Data Intelligence provides universal discovery, automated governance, and AI-ready context via semantic knowledge graphs, ensuring self-describing, secure data.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Adjective
-
With adjustable straps, a thick elastic band, empire waist, and a ruffle trim, this Grace Karin maxi will become the most versatile dress in your closet.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
-
Each is separately adjustable with more sizing options.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Adjective
-
The partnership aims to narrow the gap between human and robotic dexterity, enabling more adaptable, productive and safer automation systems for industrial environments.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
-
Through it all, Sirianni has been adaptable, demonstrating a willingness to make big changes on the fly.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Adjective
-
The Mediterranean diet’s biggest fiber contributors are also some of its most versatile ingredients.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
-
With adjustable straps, a thick elastic band, empire waist, and a ruffle trim, this Grace Karin maxi will become the most versatile dress in your closet.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Multipurpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/multipurpose. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
