utility
Translation
utility, usefulness, public service
Examples
We pay our utility bills online.
We pay our utility bills online.
This tool has great utility for gardeners.
This tool has great utility for gardeners.
Grammar Patterns
((countable)) a public service We pay our utility bills online.
((uncountable)) the quality of being useful This tool has great utility for gardeners.
Similar Words
Synonyms: usefulness, benefit, service; Antonyms: inutility
Etymology
From Latin 'utilitas' meaning 'usefulness', which comes from 'uti' meaning 'to use'.
Memory Tips
Think of public 'utilities' like electricity and water, which are services that have 'utility' (usefulness).