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

The chief constable admitted that had ended up in the report "due to a social media post".

From BBC

Two days later, he erupted on social media.

From Salon

"He was never presented before a judge or charged with any misdemeanour," said one of his lawyers, Hippolyte Meli, in a statement on social media, describing the detention of the Manidem party leader as "illegal".

From BBC

"I said to GP that there's quite a social media storm. He said, 'sorry if I caused that, I didn't see the incident.'"

From BBC

Meanwhile, the second producer Waypoint, real name Jacob Donaghue, confirmed on social media that AI was used to "give our original vocal a female tone".

From BBC

Related Words

• social platform