mass media

British  

plural noun

1. the means of communication that reach large numbers of people in a short time, such as television, newspapers, magazines, and radio

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mass media Cultural  

1. Newspapers, motion pictures, radio, television, and magazines, all of which have the technical capacity to deliver information to millions of people.

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Example Sentences

If you spend much time online or consuming mass media, you might think that’s over—that Americans are deeply pessimistic about their country and feel powerless to change it.

From The Wall Street Journal

Companies for decades relied on mass media and its journalists for publicity, also known as “earned media,” but that avenue has been shrinking for years.

From The Wall Street Journal

Modern American mass media exploded in the 1920s — notably, along with Hollywood.

From Los Angeles Times

But most tend to fade and be forgotten, said Uscinski, who teaches political science at the University of Miami, where he studies public opinion and mass media, with a focus on conspiracies.

From Los Angeles Times

This summer, she’s beyond excited to join the Los Angeles Times as a mass media fellow through the American Assn. for the Advancement of Science, sponsored by the American Statistical Assn.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• broadcasting
• media