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
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But this multipurpose Swiss Army scooter idea still tickles my imagination.
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New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2024
Established spaces like Orchard Park and the Village Green, Ellis’ ceremonial center, provide open spaces to gather, frolic and picnic the weekend away on multipurpose lawns or gazebos, while Orchard Park’s open-air exercise equipment will draw in the fitness buffs.
—Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2024
Sewell recommends monochromatic looks done with multipurpose products for guaranteed cohesiveness.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 28 July 2024
Other looks in the 35th anniversary collection are multipurpose denim featured in long-length skirts and jeans, as well as plush knits in cashmere and virgin wool and structured capes.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 19 Aug. 2024
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New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2024
Established spaces like Orchard Park and the Village Green, Ellis’ ceremonial center, provide open spaces to gather, frolic and picnic the weekend away on multipurpose lawns or gazebos, while Orchard Park’s open-air exercise equipment will draw in the fitness buffs.
—Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2024
Sewell recommends monochromatic looks done with multipurpose products for guaranteed cohesiveness.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 28 July 2024
Other looks in the 35th anniversary collection are multipurpose denim featured in long-length skirts and jeans, as well as plush knits in cashmere and virgin wool and structured capes.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 19 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for multipurpose
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“Multipurpose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multipurpose. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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