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

On Tuesday, he announced, in a social media post, of course, that he was taking control of the proceeds from up to 50 barrels of Venezuelan oil.

From Los Angeles Times

Because of social media, we got to see more of her.

From Los Angeles Times

Since then, JOP has continued to leave retail tags on clothes in various social media posts.

From Los Angeles Times

Edgerton: Look, the world we live in now is so in the hands of the audiences because of social media.

From Los Angeles Times

But his connection to the city is still the talk of social media after his exchange with rising star Owen Cooper was captured on camera during the Critics' Choice Awards in California.

From BBC

Related Words

• social platform