platinum
Pronunciation: [ˈplæt.ɪ.nəm]
Context: "metal"
(noun) a very valuable, shiny, and silver-white metal. It is rare and is used for making jewelry, coins, and various tools.
Example
She wore a beautiful platinum necklace that sparkled in the light.
Example
He decided not to buy a platinum ring because it was too expensive.
Example
What do you think makes platinum so special?
Context: "value or status"
(adjective) used to describe something that is at the highest level for quality or achievement, like a special service or product. If you have platinum status, it means you've reached the top level of benefits.
Example
She earned platinum status at the airline, which means she gets extra perks.
Example
He was disappointed that his membership was only gold and not platinum.
Example
What benefits do you get with platinum membership?
Context: "music"
(noun) a certification for music sales that means an album has sold a very large number of copies, usually one million in the U.S.
Example
The band's latest album received a platinum award for selling over a million copies.
Example
Their last album failed to reach platinum status and sold fewer than a hundred thousand copies.
Example
Which albums have achieved platinum status this year?