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

Part of this, I think, can be attributed to social media and its relentless invitation to aestheticize even the most mundane corners of domestic life, kitchen cabinets included.

From Salon • Jul. 11, 2026

Chatbot advice also differs from that found on social media, which has already been linked to the development of eating disorders among teens.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 11, 2026

As with other recent trends around protein and fiber, the collective interest in elevated hydration partly stems from social media.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 11, 2026

Last year, Hernández expressed his support for immigrants in Los Angeles on social media amid ICE raids authorized by the Trump administration.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2026

We will write press releases, organize speakers, post flyers, reach out on social media, and more.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon

Related Words

• social platform