multitasker

noun

mul·​ti·​task·​er ˈməl-tē-ˌta-skər 

-ˌtī-

plural multitaskers

: someone or something that performs multiple tasks : one that multitasks:

a

: a person who can perform or manage many tasks at the same time

The ultimate multitasker, he routinely had a half-dozen or more projects under contract at the same time, all of which would be seen to timely completion.

—Mark S. Micale

b

: something that has many functions or uses

Cast iron Dutch ovens are versatile multitaskers that are great for everything from making soups and stews to baking bread.

—Wired

Skin is our largest organ, and it's a multitasker: It retains fluids while protecting us from bacteria and other foreign objects, it insulates, and it facilitates hair growth and perspiration.

—Rebecca Skloot

Examples of multitasker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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This kitchen staple is a multitasker, not just in the home but also in the garden and landscape. —Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026

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Made from the same ultra-soft 100 percent Mongolian cashmere as Quince’s other favorites, this wrap is a true multitasker. —Claire Gallam, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for multitasker

• masker
• tasker