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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Grammy-winning, multiplatinum artist Olivia Rodrigo is launching a new music festival featuring an all-female lineup that seeks to empower collective impact and uplift organizations dedicated to advancing and advocating for women and girls. Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 The multiplatinum rapper and singer made his Kansas City concert debut on Wednesday, June 17 as a part of his Octane Tour. Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026 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 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 See All Example Sentences for multiplatinum

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First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

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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 3 Jul. 2026.

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