multimedia

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adjective

mul·​ti·​me·​dia ˌməl-tē-ˈmē-dē-ə How to pronounce multimedia (audio)
-ˌtī-
: using, involving, or encompassing several media
a multimedia approach to learning

multimedia

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noun

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
With a vintage look but modern capabilities, this multimedia player will surely bring the noise — in the best way possible. Greg Manlove, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024 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
Noun
Ensuring all multimedia content is accessible by adding descriptive text for images and closed captions, transcripts and audio descriptions. Ran Ronen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 There are also modern multimedia displays interspersed between the galleries. Nada El Sawy, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for multimedia 

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1962, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1950, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of multimedia was in 1950

Dictionary Entries Near multimedia

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“Multimedia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multimedia. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

multimedia

1 of 2 adjective
mul·​ti·​me·​dia ˌməl-ti-ˈmēd-ē-ə How to pronounce multimedia (audio)
: 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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