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

Despite the issues, James said WaterLink officials have tried to work as much possible with residents to address concerns, communicating via email, phone and social media. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

The group behind the plan, Michael Burke, Rachel Williams, Justin Younesi, and Michael Younesi, has a background in marketing and social media content. — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026

The restaurant doesn’t have much of an online presence, but customers have taken to social media to highlight its varied menu of breakfast and lunch offerings. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2026

The mugshot of a Minnesota woman arrested for allegedly stealing batteries is going viral after social media users noticed her resemblance to a famous pop superstar. — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 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)