multimedia

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adjective

mul·​ti·​me·​dia ˌməl-tē-ˈmē-dē-ə 

-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

Recent Examples on the Web

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

The selection spans diverse formats, including interactive narrative VR 360°, multi-user VR game installation, AR, AI, multimedia installation, live performance, AR multi-user VR room scale, and multimedia multi-user installation, among others. —Leo Barraclough, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025

The large 11-inch screen provides crisp and colorful details for your multimedia and streaming needs, including movies, TV shows, and games. —PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1962, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1950, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for multimedia

• comedia
• commedia
• cyclopaedia
• cyclopedia
• hypermedia
• intermedia
• encyclopaedia
• encyclopedia

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