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

“I get to marry Walker Kessler — my best friend!,” she wrote on social media.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2026

This reportedly included paying for staff who provided Farage's security and worked on his social media content.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026

The panel will deliver its recommendations to her on July 13 but she has already indicated she would support limiting children's access to social media.

From Barron's • Jul. 6, 2026

Video footage on social media showed large secondary explosions, suggesting stored ammunition was detonated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 6, 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

Related Words

• social platform