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utilitarian

adjective

Reveal meaning and examples

Designed or chosen chiefly for practical usefulness.

The utilitarian desk had sturdy drawers and no decorative trim.

Dictionary practice example.

A utilitarian shelter beside the fictional playing field was designed chiefly to keep equipment and waiting volunteers dry, with no decorative flourishes added for display.

From Useful Work and a Warm Reply.

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