multiplatinum

adjective

mul·​ti·​plat·​i·​num ˌməl-tē-ˈplat-nəm How to pronounce multiplatinum (audio)
-ˈpla-tə-nəm
-ˌtī-
: having sold two million or more copies of an album

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At times during his bombastic, table-shaking, enigmatic career, the singer, arranger, musician, and producer came off as a restless indie artist masquerading as a multiplatinum megastar. Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 7 June 2026 Michael begins with the 10-year-old singer (Juliano Valde) and his rise to stardom with his brothers in the Jackson 5 and chronicles his quest to become the King of Pop in adulthood (Jaafar Jackson) through the release of his multiplatinum albums Off the Wall, Thriller and Bad. Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026 Yes to recording, at age 15 and at breakneck speed, her first of two multiplatinum albums, with gargantuan world tours wedged in between. Jackson Howard, Pitchfork, 29 Mar. 2026 In the seasons ahead, Krinsky added that Reebok and Karol G will also introduce an exclusive collection co-designed by the multiplatinum artist, expanding the brand’s vision for Classics with footwear and apparel offerings inspired by her style, story, and global influence. Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 21 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for multiplatinum

Word History

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of multiplatinum was in 1980

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“Multiplatinum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multiplatinum. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.

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