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

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social media

On his social media accounts, the difference is striking: a face that was radiant in old pictures, now gone sullen.

From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026

The FBI said in a social media post that Zhang had surveilled the Taiwanese president’s son, Lai Ting-yu, and his family last year in September.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026

How is it different seeing artists come up in this era of nonstop social media compared with when you were coming up?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

The artist claimed Reform UK had also infringed his copyright by using the image a few months ago in AI-generated social media campaign posts.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

Benji found Coach’s social media site—Friendly Connect, as it turned out.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty

Related Words

• social platform