Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

multipurpose

[muhl-tee-pur-puhs, muhl-tahy-] / ˌmʌl tiˈpɜr pəs, ˌmʌl taɪ- /
ADJECTIVE
able to be used for several purposes
Synonyms
STRONGEST
multifunction multiuse useful
STRONG
WEAK
Antonyms
STRONG
single-serving single-use


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The Village’s lobby will be redesigned as a multipurpose space for concessions, filmmaker artifacts, retail kiosks and premiere-related events.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2025

The co-founder of Knighthead Capital Management also spoke extensively about Birmingham's Sport Quarter development plans, which include a proposed multipurpose 62,000-seat stadium.

From BBC • Oct. 1, 2025

Accusations of AI use are concerning, sure, but couldn’t they also result in a grammatical Streisand effect of people learning about or becoming reacquainted with the multipurpose mark?

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2025

In Philadelphia, there’s talk of turning closed schools into multipurpose community hubs that will offer health clinics, food co-ops, even housing for teachers.

From Slate • Nov. 26, 2024

We slipped out of the kitchen and retraced our steps back to the multipurpose room.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English



Vocabulary lists containing multipurpose