new media

noun (usually used with a plural verb)

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

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Origin of new media

First recorded in 1990–95

Words nearby new media

new london, new look, new man, new math, new maths, new media, new mexican, new mexico, new milford, new model army, new moon

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Example sentences from the Web for new media

His highest-profile attempt at the new-media market was the purchase of MySpace for $580 million in 2005.
Rupert Murdoch Invests in Edgy Upstart Media Company Vice|William O’Connor|August 19, 2013|DAILY BEAST
For all his new-media cool, at bottom Hadley is an old-school relationship executive.
Microsoft's Mr. Fun|Peter Lauria|December 5, 2010|DAILY BEAST
He also writes the new-media column for the Guardian in London.
The United State of Google: Geeks Rule|Jeff Jarvis|January 29, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Now Wang is enjoying a third act, this time as a new-media frontiersman.
Straight to Video|Rachel Syme|October 27, 2008|DAILY BEAST

Well, Princess was actually shot in a new-media way, which I did even before I knew where I would be releasing it.
Straight to Video|Rachel Syme|October 27, 2008|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for new media

new media

noun

the internet and other postindustrial forms of telecommunication
(as modifier)the new-media industry

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