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

Example Sentences

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social media

At New Delhi's Jantar Mantar protest site, many students said they relied on social media and independent platforms.

From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026

Cardholders took to social media over the weekend after discovering their credit scores had plunged 50 to 60 points due to mysterious delinquent balances.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026

He was the latest in a series of internet personalities targeted in Mexico, dramatizing the potential dangers of social media presence and commentary.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026

Feeling "lonely and shameful" and wondering if it was a "me problem", she posted on social media asking whether other women her age were having the same experience.

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

He doesn't even have a Facebook page, no Instagram, no social media whatsoever.

From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin

Related Words

• social platform