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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)
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There are many reasons why a person would run, such as pressures at work, financial troubles, health issues, romantic relationships and social media, McCabe adds.
—Amanda Musa, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
Images uploaded to social media showed at least three vehicles on their hood or side, with their windshields smashed and trees and power lines on the ground.
—CBS News, 15 Dec. 2024
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—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2024
This month, Mace, R-S.C., used a slur against the transgender community in a video on social media.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1994, in the meaning defined above
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“Social media.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/social%20media. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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)
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