Utility Definition & Meaning
utility
- adjective
- used of beef; usable but inferior
- capable of substituting in any of several positions on a team; "a utility infielder"
- noun
- a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
- the quality of being of practical use
- the service (electric power or water or transportation) provided by a public utility; "the cost of utilities never decreases"; "all the utilities were lost after the hurricane"
- (economics) a measure that is to be maximized in any situation involving choice
- (computer science) a program designed for general support of the processes of a computer; "a computer system provides utility programs to perform the tasks needed by most users"
- a facility composed of one or more pieces of equipment connected to or part of a structure and designed to provide a service such as heat or electricity or water or sewage disposal; "the price of the house included all utilities"
"Utility" in song lyrics
See how utility is used in real songs:
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"Cut off his supply as a war utility"
The Brothahood — Friend or Foe -
"I turn your power off, like you didn't pay utility"
The Rodentz — Hip Hop Hustle -
"lousiville kentucky public utility"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with utility
Usage tips for "utility"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "utility" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for utility to find words that pair well.