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multiplatinum

/ˌmʌl.tiˈplæt.ɪ.nəm/
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multiplatinum Lexical Profile

multiplatinum Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Having sold enough copies to achieve platinum certification multiple times, typically denoting sales of two million units or more for a musical recording.

Example

"The band's highly anticipated record quickly became a multiplatinum success within months of its release."

2

Relating to or being a recording artist who has released music that achieved multiple platinum sales certifications.

Example

"As a multiplatinum artist, she possessed the industry leverage to start her own independent record label."

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• Rhymes for multiplatinum

• Nearby Words

multiparty
multipiece
multiplatform
multiplatinum
multiplayer
multiple
multiplex

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1980s by combining the prefix 'multi-' with 'platinum', referencing the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) platinum certification established in 1976 for albums selling one million copies.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Multiplatinum. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/multiplatinum
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