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

Some Israelis on social media call her out for supporting Palestine more than her own people. —Tomris Laffly, Variety, 26 Jan. 2025

With just four of her social media posts about the show, Tyla generated $2 million in media impact value, according to Launchmetrics. —Marissa Muller, WWD, 26 Jan. 2025

The Pentagon, too, issued a suspension on most social media updates across the Defense Department, according to a memo released Friday and reviewed by The Post, which said the pause will last for ten days. —Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 26 Jan. 2025

Explore dora jar Gracie Abrams See latest videos, charts and news A screenshot shared on social media shows that the petition was created on Change.org. —Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1994, in the meaning defined above

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)