nonutility

/nɑnjuˈtɪləti/
adjective
  1. Not related to or provided by a public utility company (such as electricity, gas, or water).
    • Many homeowners are switching to nonutility water sources like rainwater collection.
    • The building uses a nonutility solar panel system for its electricity.
    • The company offers nonutility energy solutions for off-grid cabins.
  2. Not having a practical or useful purpose; not functional.
    • The design focused on beauty, so the object was intentionally nonutility.
    • The sculpture was purely decorative and nonutility in nature.
    • She preferred nonutility items like art and antiques over everyday appliances.
noun
  1. Something that is not a public utility or not related to utility services.
    • Investors are looking at both utility and nonutility stocks for their portfolio.
    • The contract covers only utility services, not nonutilities like internet or cable.
    • The report compared the costs of utilities and nonutilities in the region.
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