utility
noun
the state or quality of being useful; usefulness.
utilities
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pluralof utility.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Excitement about AI’s potential to transform the economy has lifted stocks from tech heavyweights to utilities and chip makers, while driving a speculative frenzy in other corners of the market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
Find insight on ExxonMobil, Shell, Repsol and more in the latest Market Talks covering energy and utilities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
We didn’t factor the additional 30 to 50 percent of our monthly mortgage that experts suggest we set aside for taxes, utilities, and repairs.
From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026
There are also cash-back incentives offered by utilities and states to drivers who choose to go electric.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026
Plan A was to get a paycheck by early October, then pay the second month’s rent and utilities and buy food.
From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz
