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

Paul said in a social media post soon after the bout that had suffered a "double broken jaw," and underwent surgery, but on Friday he revealed a further operation had been required.

From Barron's

No one would get ratted out on social media as “problematic.”

From The Wall Street Journal

When he shared these photos on social media, thousands of Ukrainian soldiers followed suit: "Our eyes say a lot. There's no need to even spell out the things we have seen or done."

From BBC

"After 10 months in hiding and almost nine months of unjust imprisonment, I confirm that I am now completely free," Guanipa wrote on social media.

From Barron's

We might have forgotten all about the “Top Model” house of horrors if not for the twin necromancers of streaming and social media.

From Salon

Related Words

• social platform