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

Attorneys for Meta and other companies have argued that because social media addiction has not been formally recognized by the medical community, they cannot be held liable when sued over it.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

That message, Dr Henry said is being shared too on the Trust's social media presence.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

How ironic that social media is the new breeding ground for the kind of toxicity that the people mining Panettiere’s death for views purport to abhor.

From Salon ● Aug. 18, 2026

Tributes on Chinese social media revived Zhu’s most quotable lines, including his vow that he had prepared “100 coffins, 99 for corrupt officials and one for myself.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026

Any students reported would then have to hand over their passwords to social media and email accounts or face suspension and a potential investigation by federal authorities.

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau

Related Words

• social platform