social media

noun

plural in form but singular or plural in construction

: forms of electronic communication (such as websites for social networking and microblogging) through which users create online communities to share information, ideas, personal messages, and other content (such as videos)

Examples of social media in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Philippines began to release video of China violating the arbitration ruling, and calling out the illegality of China’s actions on social media. — Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026

Some Austin City Council members have released statements on social media calling for a transparent investigation. — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

Sharpe is among many owners of small businesses who use social media platforms like Instagram to show their products and services, interact with customers and even collaborate with other businesses. — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

Already, adults have sparked passionate conversations on social media about the latest Holiday Barbie and Ken duo. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1994, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for social media

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

Kids Definition

social media

singular or plural noun

: forms of electronic communication (as websites for social networking and microblogging) through which users create online communities to share information, ideas, personal messages, and other content (as videos)