How to Use multipurpose in a Sentence

multipurpose

adjective
  • The multipurpose room tucked up into the eaves on the top floor.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2024
  • Note that many of the items are multipurpose, which can save you space and money.
    — Laura Daily, Washington Post, 24 May 2022
  • In the same way a great sale is hard to turn down, a multipurpose product is, too.
    — Shea Simmons, People.com, 16 May 2025
  • Which is more wasteful -- a multipurpose project which can be used by all of our people?
    — Sheila Yount, arkansasonline.com, 6 Oct. 2024
  • These multipurpose sticks can also be used as eye shadow, blush, and lip tint.
    — Annie Blackman, Allure, 18 July 2025
  • But after their deaths, the painting was hung in a multipurpose room that doubled as a gift shop.
    — Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
  • The new sanctuary will move to the second floor, and a multipurpose venue will be built on the ground floor.
    — Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
  • To stay connected in style, a multipurpose travel adapter is a must-have.
    — Alicia Banilivy, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Aug. 2023
  • The multipurpose, feature-rich design does a lot more than most Keurigs.
    — Madison Yauger, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The back of the stroller has a storage basket and the sides feature two cup holders for multipurpose use.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Plus, the conversion of a storage room as a multipurpose space for homework and crafts helps.
    — Jessica Cherner, House Beautiful, 29 Mar. 2023
  • These multipurpose cleaning pads are compact and will serve you on several trips to come.
    — Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 14 Feb. 2024
  • Try your favorite veggies steamed or sautéed, which is easy to accomplish in a multipurpose pan.
    — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2023
  • The floor plan is versatile, so the fourth bedroom could be a multipurpose room or the game room could be a fifth bedroom.
    — Allie Beth Allman & Associates, Dallas News, 11 Apr. 2023
  • The park has three multipurpose fields for soccer and lacrosse, and a softball diamond.
    — Sherry Greenfield, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2023
  • Its multipurpose design functions as an ottoman, bench, and storage unit all in one.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2023
  • This niche-like space is equipped with a multipurpose table, used for eating and working, and can be removed to make more space.
    — Kimberley Mok, Treehugger, 17 Feb. 2023
  • This multipurpose device will serve your dad a glass of wine at the perfect temperature.
    — Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2023
  • And, of course, some models are multipurpose and can steam clean everything from floors to upholstery to grout and tile.
    — Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Nearly half the students in his broadcasting club, sitting on the floor of their multipurpose room, raise their hands.
    — Lauren Migaki, NPR, 22 Feb. 2025
  • This multipurpose fixture is where people wash their hands, brush their teeth, wash dishes, prepare food, and dispose of food scraps.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Don't forget to pack this SlowTide multipurpose beach blanket for the warm summer days and breezy evenings ahead.
    — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2023
  • The multipurpose design can also be used as a pet gate, and converting it from one to the other was pretty simple.
    — Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 8 July 2023
  • The multipurpose space—there are several sitting areas and a large dining space—is plenty large enough to, well, roller skate in.
    — Mark David, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2023
  • These multipurpose lights can be used outdoors as well as indoors, thanks to the detachable spikes that can be used to line your driveway or sidewalk.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2023
  • Ouai Hair Oil The only liquid hair product my mom will pack is this multipurpose oil.
    — Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2025
  • That’s why multipurpose furniture like this 3-in-1 outdoor sofa is the way to go.
    — Shea Simmons, People.com, 5 May 2025
  • The show caters to the pandemic-era need for truly liveable homes, with multipurpose design and space for the whole family.
    — Abby Wilson, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2023
  • Wipe the stovetop with a damp soft cloth and warm water mixed with dish soap (such as Dawn Dish soap) or wipe with a multipurpose cleaner.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 23 June 2025
  • The brand, which offers a range of multipurpose products, is now sold in Sephora, but Myricks says there is still a lot of work to be done.
    — Simmone Shah, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025

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