multimedia

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adjective

mul·​ti·​me·​dia ˌməl-tē-ˈmē-dē-ə 

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: using, involving, or encompassing several media

a multimedia approach to learning

multimedia

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noun

plural in form but singular or plural in construction

: a technique (such as the combining of sound, video, and text) for expressing ideas (as in communication, entertainment, or art) in which several media are employed

also : something (such as software) using or facilitating such a technique

Examples of multimedia in a Sentence

Adjective

a multimedia exhibit of photographs, films, and music

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The short film is the first project from Seed Media, a multimedia company and storytelling platform founded by Valeisha Butterfield, a former top executive with Google and the Recording Academy and previously the national youth vote director for Barack Obama’s presidential campaign. —Jem Aswad, Variety, 25 July 2024

Ten Ten is a multimedia company founded by Lisa Osinloye and Simone Y. White that produces feature film and television projects. —Valerie Complex, Deadline, 13 July 2024

Noun

Focus on a mix of written, visual, and multimedia content to tell your story. —Allbusiness, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024

Then there’s Lydia’s stepmother, Delia (Catherine O’Hara), a pretentious multimedia artist. —Troy Aidan Sambajon, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1962, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1950, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

multimedia

1 of 2 adjective

mul·​ti·​me·​dia ˌməl-ti-ˈmēd-ē-ə 

: using or composed of more than one form of communication or expression

multimedia software combining sound, video, and text

multimedia

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: a technique (as the combining of sound, video, and text) for expressing ideas (as in communication, entertainment, or art) in which several media are employed

also : something (as software) using such a technique