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

Nicole Rae, senior director of social media at golf-focused media company Pro Shop, posted her disappointment on X.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

On Thursday, an independent arbitrator ordered the newspaper to reinstate Attiah and restore her wages and benefits after she was fired in September for a social media post following the Turning Point USA co-founder’s death.

From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026

A former kickboxer, he has millions of social media followers and has appeared in countless videos flaunting what appears to be an ultra-luxurious lifestyle.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

A shorter clip of the video spread on social media and quickly drew criticism online.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

Then I do a little math before hopping back on her social media.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko

Related Words

• social platform