new media

American  

noun

(usually used with a plural verb)

1. developing forms of media, usually electronic, regarded as being experimental.

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new media British  

noun

1. Compare old media

   1. the internet and other postindustrial forms of telecommunication

   2. ( as modifier )

      the new-media industry

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Etymology

Origin of new media

First recorded in 1990–95

Example Sentences

Each is building their own unique installation featuring a variety of sculptures, dioramas and new media.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

One culprit for the shift: a new media diet for fans of more serious nonfiction.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

At the head of this new media are Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

But it relied too heavily on contributor content and ad revenue from traditional TV ad buyers uninterested in new media, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Of note, the new media appeared to be taking time from the biggest screen draw of them all—television.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel