social media

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of social media¹

First recorded in 2000–05

Example Sentences

Burry also started writing about parallels between today’s AI frenzy and the excesses of the dot-com bubble on social media and in a new Substack newsletter.

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It makes no sense today when Americans get most of their news from sources other than broadcast TV, and increasingly from social media.

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It also accuses Ms Javadli of posting videos on social media in which "she insulted and slandered" her former husband as well as defaming the state and violating state laws.

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The Dutch historian wrote on social media that the decision had come "from the highest levels within the BBC".

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Around midnight, the Fire Department issued a shelter-in-place order on its website and on social media.

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