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

Videos of an exhausted Kotak running behind security personnel as protesters pursue him spread on social media.

From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026

Cardholders took to social media over the weekend after discovering their credit scores had plunged 50 to 60 points due to mysterious delinquent balances.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026

After a disturbing video was livestreamed on social media involving Perez Hilton on Tuesday, the celebrity blogger’s family is offering a health update.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026

In a joint statement, Disney and TikTok said audience engagement on social media, including videos created by fans, was playing an "increasingly important role" in the entertainment world.

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 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