multimillionaire

[muhl-tee-mil-yuh-nair, muhl-tahy-]

noun

1. a person who possesses a fortune that amounts to many millions of dollars, euros, etc.

multimillionaire

/ ˌmʌltɪˌmɪljəˈnɛə /

noun

1. a person with a fortune of several million pounds, dollars, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of multimillionaire¹

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60; multi- + millionaire

Example Sentences

The number one way Americans become multimillionaires isn’t through timely real estate purchases, being early investors in startups, or being paid a living wage.

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Who would argue with a multimillionaire parent and/or tell them what’s really on your mind if you knew that you were in line to inherit a small fortune?

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While that might be true as to what they uncovered, if multimillionaire athletes are corrupt, is it a stretch to think that college athletes who actually need money would do the same?

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The three largest Powerball jackpots on record have all been won by Golden State residents, and just this week the Village Spirit Shoppe in Westlake Village produced its third multimillionaire, according to the California Lottery.

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Were he alive today, perhaps he’d add, “Nobody’s interested in baseball anymore. All the players are spoiled multimillionaires.”

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