multiuse

adjective

mul·​ti·​use ˌməl-tē-ˈyüs How to pronounce multiuse (audio)
-ˌtī-
: intended or suitable for more than one use : multipurpose
a multiuse device
The multiuse path, which opened four years ago, stretches from Glenwood Springs to a parking lot west of Dotsero … . The path is perfect for joggers, cyclists, strollers, and—though it wasn't built with them in mind—in-line skaters.Claire Martin

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The park offers bike paths, native landscaping, and multiuse pavilions, but Brasted loves it most for its views of the New Orleans skyline. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 24 May 2025 For agencies, this might mean building dynamic, multiuse spaces and embracing innovation on client projects. Shane Savage, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025 Indianapolis is just months away from adding 10 more miles to the city's ever-growing network of multiuse trails. Arika Herron, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025 This 47-mile multiuse trail connects communities while offering a deep dive into the region’s rich history. Outside Online, 15 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for multiuse

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of multiuse was in 1912

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“Multiuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multiuse. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.

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