multigenerational
adjective
mul·ti·gen·er·a·tion·al
ˌməl-tē-ˌje-nə-ˈrā-sh(ə-)nəl 
-ˌtī-
: consisting of, relating to, or involving more than one generation (as of a family)
multigenerational households
Farm life is unique because of its closeness to the land, the need for family members to work together, the multigenerational involvement, and the sense of family entrepreneurship—positive factors which also can lead to stress.—
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Hailing from Washington State, Goose Ridge Estate Vineyard is another multigenerational whose founders passed down their environmental ethos to the current (third) generation of siblings, who lead operations.
—Lana Bortolot, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
The company, known for catering to a multigenerational audience with its fairytale aesthetic, ultra-feminine dresses, accessories, fragrances and apparel, doesn’t just land on any street or in any mall.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2025
While some people grew up playing this multigenerational game, some folks — particularly Gen Z and millennials like Wekselblatt and Galvan — are just now learning about it.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
Timing Timing is vital in determining if a multigenerational home is a good fit.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2025
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Lana Bortolot, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
The company, known for catering to a multigenerational audience with its fairytale aesthetic, ultra-feminine dresses, accessories, fragrances and apparel, doesn’t just land on any street or in any mall.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2025
While some people grew up playing this multigenerational game, some folks — particularly Gen Z and millennials like Wekselblatt and Galvan — are just now learning about it.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
Timing Timing is vital in determining if a multigenerational home is a good fit.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for multigenerational
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“Multigenerational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multigenerational. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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