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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

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The old Donald Trump would have made this speech in front of 5,000 followers on the tarmac at the airport near Monroeville, Pennsylvania, or in a multipurpose building in Charleston, West Virginia.

From Salon • Dec. 19, 2025

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

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 pushed through the doors of the community center and found ourselves in the multipurpose room, where only a few kids were hanging out.

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