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

flexible pliant versatile

WEAK

beneficial valuable

Antonyms

STRONG

single-serving single-use

Example Sentences

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The district has also installed a temporary satellite library inside a multipurpose room at Loma Alta Park.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

Enter the trifle, a dessert that doesn’t get nearly enough credit for its multipurpose holiday charm.

From Salon • Nov. 27, 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

I’d probably look silly on that go-kart, just like I'd look silly matching steps with some boy in the multipurpose room at school.

From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia