plat·i·num
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, ˈpla-tə-nəm\
Definition of platinum
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: a precious grayish-white noncorroding ductile malleable heavy metallic element that fuses with difficulty and is used especially in chemical ware and apparatus, as a catalyst, and in dental and jewelry alloys — see Chemical Elements Table
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: a moderate gray
platinum
adjectiveDefinition of platinum (Entry 2 of 2)
: qualifying for a platinum record
go platinum
: to have enough sales to qualify for a platinum record
Examples of platinum in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Standing room only show by multi-platinum California pop/rock hit-makers Sugar Ray. — Luann Gibbs, Cincinnati.com, "Things to do this week in Cincinnati: Aug. 26-Sept. 2," 26 Aug. 2019 By the time Ms Parton’s song went platinum in 2017, all of these countries had surpassed America on this measure. — The Economist, "Fewer American women are working than two decades ago," 29 July 2019 Her music career lifted off simultaneously alongside her acting career with the release of her first album in 1999, On the 6, which went platinum within weeks of its debut. — Anabel Pasarow, refinery29.com, "In Honor Of J.Lo's 50th Birthday: A Look Back At Her Triple-Threat Empire," 25 July 2019 Performing since 1969, the multi-genre group has garnered two Grammy Awards, seven American Music Awards, and a BET Soul Train Lifetime Achievement Award, along with earning 25 Top 10 R&B hits, nine Top 10 Pop hits, and 31 gold and platinum albums. — Abbey White, https://www.inquirer.com, "Kool & the Gang to receive 2019 Marian Anderson Award on group’s 50th anniversary," 5 June 2019 Sure, going platinum is a commitment, but hair grows back! — Elizabeth Denton, Seventeen, "5 Things You Need To Know Before Going Platinum," 17 Dec. 2018 These results are even stranger given the number of women — Adele, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Beyoncé, and Pink, to name a few — who pulled off blockbuster albums with millions of sales, in a time when a platinum album is supposedly impossible. — Kaitlyn Tiffany, Vox, "Why are all of Spotify’s most-streamed artists men?," 6 Dec. 2018 Her platinum blond–streaked mane seemed an essential part of her personal style and writerly aesthetic. — Jessica Berger Gross, Longreads, "Gone Gray," 10 July 2018 He has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame during a recording career that includes many gold and platinum albums. — Jerry Soifer, latimes.com, "100 years of the state track meet: from future Olympic heroes to Johnny Mathis, a tapestry of talent," 29 May 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
Earlier this month, for the Maison Margiela show at Couture Fashion Week, a thick layer of gold glitter was painted all over the model's head, making her brunette locks look platinum blonde. — Andrea Park, Allure, "Bella Hadid Cut Her Hair Into a Bob," 17 July 2017 Earlier this month, for the Maison Margiela show at Couture Fashion Week, a thick layer of gold glitter was painted all over the model's head, making her brunette locks look platinum blonde. — Andrea Park, Teen Vogue, "Bella Hadid Just Cut Her Hair Even Shorter," 17 July 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'platinum.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for platinum
platinum
noun
English Language Learners Definition of platinum
: a heavy, silver-colored metal that is difficult to melt and that is used especially in expensive jewelry
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platinum
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plat·i·num
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Kids Definition of platinum
: a heavy grayish white metallic chemical element
platinum
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plat·i·num
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Medical Definition of platinum
: a heavy precious grayish white noncorroding ductile malleable metallic element that fuses with difficulty and is used especially in chemical ware and apparatus, as a catalyst, and in dental and jewelry alloys
—symbol Pt
— see Chemical Elements Table
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