1. the state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial
2. a public service such as electricity, gas, water, or telephone service
3. a company that provides a public service

1. designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive

Examples

• The utility of this tool becomes clear when you need to fix something quickly.
• Our monthly utility bills include electricity, gas, and water.
• The utility company is upgrading the power lines in our neighborhood.
• She bought a utility vehicle that could handle rough terrain.
• The basement has a utility room with the washer and dryer.
• Public utilities are essential services for any modern city.
• The utility knife has multiple functions for different tasks.