multipurpose

adjective

Definition of multipurposenext
as in general-purpose
having more than one use or purpose multipurpose furniture The band practiced in the school's multipurpose room.

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Recent Examples of multipurpose Whether that area is confined to a city balcony or a modest suburban backyard, clever planning, smart planting, and flexible design can craft a multipurpose garden. — Jesse Dorris, Architectural Digest, 23 June 2026 Its ingenious, multipurpose formula is ideal for me, who becomes stressed when my minimalist makeup routine involves more than four products. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 20 June 2026 Previous phases added multipurpose turf fields, playgrounds, a challenge course, and a backyard games area with bocce and croquet courts, among other amenities. — Sofia Montoya-Deck, Baltimore Sun, 15 June 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
  1. general-purpose
  2. universal
  3. adjustable
  4. adaptable
  5. versatile
Adjective
  • What is new is the attempt to scale that idea into general-purpose, generative systems trained on massive visual and multimodal data.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026
  • In some cases, smaller models that are tuned for a specific task can be faster and perform better than larger general-purpose models.
    — Deirdre Bosa,Jasmine Wu, CNBC, 10 July 2026
Definition of general-purpose
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  • Unlike universal accessories that may fit poorly or reduce ground clearance, vehicle-specific side steps are engineered to complement the truck's original design.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 July 2026
  • The United States co-authored and voted in favor of the universal declaration in 1948.
    — Stephen Bagwell, Fortune, 13 July 2026
Definition of universal
Adjective
  • The shorts also have a zipper and flap pocket on either hip to store your small belongings, and it’s built with an elastic waistband and drawstring for an adjustable fit.
    — Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
  • To keep up with the fast-moving aerial acts, the app features an adjustable countdown timer set to the official schedule.
    — Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of adjustable
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  • The company says the adaptable production system is already capable of producing hundreds of solid rocket motors annually and is designed to increase manufacturing speed while reducing production bottlenecks.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026
  • But other types of AI workloads—like inference—are much less dependent on satellite-to-satellite latency and may be adaptable to operate within satellite constellations.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026
Definition of adaptable
Adjective
  • Made from lightweight, waterproof EVA (Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate) rather than leather, these sandals offer the same signature comfort in a more versatile, weather-resistant material.
    — Selene Oliva, Vogue, 16 July 2026
  • The versatile workhorse is ideal for a variety of cooking needs, like braising short ribs, simmering soups, roasting whole chickens, and slow-cooking lentils.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026
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