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 bill only applies to social media platforms with $1 billion or more in annual advertising revenue, a pool that includes other social media giants such as YouTube and TikTok but may not capture other popular platforms like Discord, which is widely used by gamers. —Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 2 Apr. 2026

Jourdan, a French-American entrepreneur and educator who grew up in France and co-founded Hello French, an online platform dedicated to French language and culture with over 2 million followers on social media. —Eve Chen, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026

Both Miller and Martinez shared a similar sentiment, explaining that business owners need to be ready to network and create a social media strategy. —Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026

North Crowley quarterback Hayes Cloutier announced a transfer to JSerra High School in California, according to his social media and multiple reports. —Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 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)