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

I’ve taught it in workshops; I’ve recommended it to aspiring vet-writers who find me on social media.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

Royal Marine commandos providing security at Wimbledon would like "nothing more than to sort out" disruptive social media influencers at the prestigious tournament, its chief executive has joked.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

Banned from social media, he received few visitors during the campaign, according to records reviewed by AFP.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

In May that year, the company laid off 150 workers and dozens of contractors and part-time workers in areas including its social media teams.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

I pull out my phone and add the hashtag to our social media, then shovel the eggs into my mouth.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

Related Words

• social platform