utilities
nounUK /juːˈtɪl.ə.tiz/
US /juːˈtɪl.ə.t̬iz/
Services like water, gas, and electricity that people use in their homes.
The rent includes all utilities, so we don't pay extra for water or electricity.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Useful tools or features, especially in a computer program.
The app has several handy utilities for organizing your photos.
3. The quality of being useful.
The utilities of this new tool make daily tasks much easier.
4. Companies that provide public services like power or water.
The utilities are working to restore electricity after the storm.