mul·ti·me·dia
ˌməl-tē-ˈmē-dē-ə 
-ˌtī-
: using, involving, or encompassing several media
a multimedia approach to learning
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
In her new role as vice president of business development, Kruse will build and grow relationships with multimedia partners in interactive entertainment, supporting Blumhouse Games’ vision of bringing original, indie horror experiences to players worldwide.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
The sequel to the popular manga TV series has also grossed $108 million worldwide, setting it up for a theatrical run that could rival the recent installment in the long-running multimedia Demon Slayer franchise.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Oct. 2025
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“Multimedia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multimedia. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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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
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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