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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Marnie Hunter, CNN, 15 Oct. 2024
Ellie is a multimedia performance artist Growing up, the twins were always creative together.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 5 Oct. 2024
Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Oct. 2024
At its core, the show is a multimedia experience designed to spark dialogue.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Abu Dhabi is set to become the next location to showcase multimedia entertainment in the unique spherical structure, the Sphere Entertainment Co. and Abu Dhabi tourism officials announced on Tuesday.
—Marnie Hunter, CNN, 15 Oct. 2024
Ellie is a multimedia performance artist Growing up, the twins were always creative together.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 5 Oct. 2024
Noun
The show will be produced by multimedia manager Clark Wade.
—Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Oct. 2024
At its core, the show is a multimedia experience designed to spark dialogue.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Multimedia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multimedia. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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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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