Utility

What “Utility” means

Noun

1. The state or condition of being useful; usefulness.
2. Something that is useful.
3. The ability of a commodity to satisfy needs or wants; the satisfaction experienced by the consumer of that commodity.
4. Well-being, satisfaction, pleasure, or happiness.
5. A commodity or service provided on a continuous basis by a physical infrastructure network, such as electricity, water supply or sewerage.

Adj

1. Having to do with, or owned by, a service provider.
2. containing or intended for any of a building’s often-utility-related commodity transport, such as pipes or wires, or converting equipment, such as furnaces, water tanks or heaters, circuit breakers, central air conditioning units, laundry facilities, etc.
3. Functional rather than attractive.

Where the word comes from

From Middle English utilite, from Old French utilite, utilitet (“usefulness”), from Latin ūtilitās, from uti (“to use”). By surface analysis, utile + -ity.

Business name ideas with “Utility”

Industries where “Utility” fits

We suggest this word for 2 business types and industries, including:

• Light Truck and Utility Vehicle Manufacturing
• Truck, Utility Trailer, and RV (Recreational Vehicle) Rental and Leasing