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

Istanbul's jailed and suspended mayor, Ekrem Imamoğlu, posted a message on social media calling on Turks to "stand together for their country".

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Hunter also spoke with “Entertainment Tonight” and admitted that yes, he’d blocked a select few “Survivor” players on social media.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

It’s a phenomenon they call “vibe slop”—a combination of “vibe coding,” creating software with AI tools by describing it in plain English, and “AI slop,” the endless, low-value AI-generated content all over social media.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Some post images of their homes on social media, taken before and after their destruction.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Her beloved iPhone has been out of her grasp for two hours, which may be the longest my sister has ever lasted without social media.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

Related Words

• social platform