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

More than 270 Ugandan nationals arrived home late Thursday aboard their government's first voluntary repatriation flight, the high commissioner said on social media.

From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026

The customers were caught leaving on CCTV, leading the restaurant to issue a social media appeal, asking them to return to the venue and arrange payment.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026

If you find a pet and can foster it for a few days, try finding its owner using social media, PetCo Lost Love or posters before turning it over to the shelter system, Oreck said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2026

As anyone who has been on social media can attest, this was a mistake.

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2026

“Liz and I made a social media empire for us.”

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

Related Words

• social platform