n. (pl. -ies)
1. the condition of being useful or profitable.
2 a useful thing.
3 public utility.
4 (attrib.) a severely practical and standardized (utility furniture). b made or serving for utility.
Phrases and idioms:
utility room a room equipped with appliances for washing, ironing, and other domestic work. utility vehicle (or truck etc.) a vehicle capable of serving various functions.
Etymology: ME f. OF utilit{eacute} f. L utilitas -tatis (as UTILE)