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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


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The project, agreed in principle with the Fujairah Ports Authority under a 50-year concession, includes a container and multipurpose terminal and a general-cargo terminal.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

The $25-million restoration, which organizers previously told The Times would be completed next year, includes plans for a restaurant, bar, gallery and a multipurpose space in the lobby for filmmakers and hosting premiere-related events.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 3, 2026

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

In the multipurpose room, where a free lunch was being prepared, Larry Fazio called out bingo numbers for early arrivals.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 10, 2025

But soon I heard voices coming from the multipurpose room.

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



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