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

But watching social media reels or films means your eyes stay active, blocking that process and keeping you awake.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

Christina Applegate has resurfaced on social media after a lengthy hospital stay to show off her lovely locks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

On social media, she asked strangers whether she should ask the seller to reimburse the cost of appraisals and inspections.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026

Anthropic says the actors used Claude to ingest information in multiple languages, monitor social media, map organizations and individuals, and produce state-security-style intelligence dossiers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

BLM began with the use of the hashtag #BlackLivesMatter on social media after the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the shooting death of African American teenager Trayvon Martin.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler

Related Words

• social platform