Meaning & use
multipurpose
Able to be used for several different purposes.
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The multipurpose room serves as a gym, auditorium, and lunchroom depending on the day.
I bought a multipurpose cleaner that works on glass, wood, and tile.
A note on using this word
Common in describing tools, rooms, and vehicles designed with flexible use in mind.
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