social media

American  

noun

(usually used with a plural verb)

1. websites and other online means of communication that are used by large groups of people to share information and to develop social and professional contacts.

   Many businesses are utilizing social media to generate sales.

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Etymology

Origin of social media

First recorded in 2000–05

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Example Sentences

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social media

In Blair’s social media mea culpa, she said her intention wasn’t to harm anyone.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026

After his comments attracted criticism from Villa fans, Carragher responded on social media, stating that telling them to shut up had been "a joke" and he had been praising Emery and the club "for years".

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

As in scam operations in Southeast Asia, the Madagascar centres allegedly lured Africans to the Indian Ocean island via social media and with promises of salaries.

From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2026

Bill Essayli, the lead federal prosecutor in L.A. who argued the case before Carter and has vociferously defended the case on social media, was silent.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026

A passerby submitted a picture of the sign to social media website Reddit, and the news spread farther.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow

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