multimedia

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adjective

mul·​ti·​me·​dia ˌməl-tē-ˈmē-dē-ə How to pronounce multimedia (audio)
-ˌtī-
: 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
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Adjective
Terms & Conditions, a feature debut and a multimedia tribute to black experimental thinkers. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2025 There is a multimedia aspect to the exhibit where visitors can watch a video with personal testimonials, poetry and images. Damenica Ellis july 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2025
Noun
Symphony of Flowers is a multimedia project that would occupy 6 acres of the park for six months of the year, installing more than 100,000 luminous flowers and 500,000 LED lights, along with dozens of speakers to play classical music. Claire Wang, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025 Of course, this section was designed for multimedia content, so think about images, videos and infographics. William Arruda, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for multimedia

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1962, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1950, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of multimedia was in 1950

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“Multimedia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multimedia. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

multimedia

1 of 2 adjective
mul·​ti·​me·​dia ˌməl-ti-ˈmēd-ē-ə How to pronounce multimedia (audio)
: using or composed of more than one form of communication or expression
multimedia software combining sound, video, and text

multimedia

2 of 2 noun
: 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

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