digital media

American  

[dij-i-tl me-dee-uh] / ˈdɪdʒ ɪ tl ˈme di ə /

noun

1. (usually used with a singular verb) video, audio, software, or other content that is created, edited, stored, or accessed in digital form, through numeric encoding and decoding of data: Passionate amateurs can now afford to make and distribute independent movies using digital media, without the prohibitive costs of film.

   The distribution of digital media will soon outpace sales of print newspapers, magazines, and books.

   Passionate amateurs can now afford to make and distribute independent movies using digital media, without the prohibitive costs of film.

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Etymology

Origin of digital media

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

I could just go home, but Mom won’t be home yet, and despite the digital media assignment that I have to work on, my mind’s not where it needs to be to make any real progress on it.

From Literature

Regional theater faces a slew of challenges: rising production and personnel costs, post-pandemic audience declines and competition from digital media.

From Los Angeles Times

He also taught digital media courses at Columbia University and Chulalongkorn University.

From The Wall Street Journal

Brittin's appointment also comes at a time when the BBC is competing with tech giants in the digital media market.

From BBC

But, over the years, as subscription fees hit highs of nearly $25 a month and cheaper ad-supported tiers were introduced, more consumers are willing to pay less in exchange for more ads, according to Deloitte’s 2026 digital media trends report.

From Los Angeles Times