multipurpose
adjective
mul·ti·pur·pose
ˌməl-tē-ˈpər-pəs 
-ˌtī-
: serving or able to serve more than one purpose
a multipurpose tool
multipurpose rooms
a multi-purpose cleaner
Examples of multipurpose in a Sentence
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The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion is a multipurpose theater.
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Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024
Imaginative play structures keep the littlest residents entertained while a multipurpose lawn and picnic area welcome warm gatherings and an inviting sense of community.
—Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024
The Sonos Move 2 is a multipurpose speaker for music lovers.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 31 May 2024
The Thunderbolt siren first came on the market in the 1950s as a Cold War-era air raid siren and was later reissued as a multipurpose warning system for all kinds of disasters, both natural and man-made.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 May 2024
The bright and cheery cups are rounded out by the Gradient Petal multipurpose cup ($20), which is designed with abstract blue and purple petals.
—Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 28 May 2024
The park, primarily used by the North Carroll Recreation Council, has three multipurpose fields for soccer and lacrosse, and a softball diamond, and includes a hiking trail, parking area, restrooms, and play area.
—Sherry Greenfield, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2024
The penthouse’s multipurpose living area comprises two kitchens, a lounge, and a bar, and extends to a covered outdoor terrace through sliding doors, flanked by two reflecting pools.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Robb Report, 21 May 2024
With a multipurpose layout, EXO-X is conducive to private exploration, charters, or even scientific expeditions.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024
Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024
Imaginative play structures keep the littlest residents entertained while a multipurpose lawn and picnic area welcome warm gatherings and an inviting sense of community.
—Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 5 June 2024
The Sonos Move 2 is a multipurpose speaker for music lovers.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 31 May 2024
The Thunderbolt siren first came on the market in the 1950s as a Cold War-era air raid siren and was later reissued as a multipurpose warning system for all kinds of disasters, both natural and man-made.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 May 2024
The bright and cheery cups are rounded out by the Gradient Petal multipurpose cup ($20), which is designed with abstract blue and purple petals.
—Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 28 May 2024
The park, primarily used by the North Carroll Recreation Council, has three multipurpose fields for soccer and lacrosse, and a softball diamond, and includes a hiking trail, parking area, restrooms, and play area.
—Sherry Greenfield, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2024
The penthouse’s multipurpose living area comprises two kitchens, a lounge, and a bar, and extends to a covered outdoor terrace through sliding doors, flanked by two reflecting pools.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Robb Report, 21 May 2024
With a multipurpose layout, EXO-X is conducive to private exploration, charters, or even scientific expeditions.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024
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“Multipurpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multipurpose. Accessed 9 Jun. 2024.
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