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

It said the images on social media "do not establish the complete sequence of events or individual responsibility".

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

Following Friday’s dismissal, Gilbert shared a news report about the ruling on social media, signaling her continued support.

From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026

"It is important that everyone in America also sees what is really happening," Zelensky said on social media.

From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026

The only thing that really mattered was the video clips created to trend on social media and the dreams of what might come next.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026

“I’ve got a website and social media campaign, and we did a booth at the Harvest Festival last weekend. My friends and I might even get a news guy to cover it.”

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

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