multimedia

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adjective

mul·​ti·​me·​dia ˌməl-tē-ˈmē-dē-ə How to pronounce multimedia (audio)
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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
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Adjective
Burns joins the Fire from BSE Global. CSI Sports Announces John Skipper to Its Board CSI Sports, a multimedia sports and entertainment company led by co-founders and co-CEOs Richard and Craig Miele, has announced that sports television executive John Skipper has joined its board of directors. Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025 The group is working to create a multimedia incentive program for the state. Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Noun
Throughout the dinner, Oakley will share a multimedia experience offering a deep dive into the history behind each dish served. Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 21 Oct. 2025 It’s built to meet MIL-STD-810H military-grade durability standards and stress-tested to survive 1,200 drops and short-term heat up to 149 degrees, in addition to daily wear on the hinges, power, and multimedia buttons. PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 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 26 Oct. 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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