media

noun
UK: /ˈmiːdiə/
US: /ˈmiːdiə/

  1. The main ways that large numbers of people receive information and entertainment, such as television, radio, and newspapers.

    1. I like the media news. [ ] [ ]
    2. The media plays a big role in shaping public opinion on political matters. [ ] [ ]

  2. The organizations that provide news and information to the public.

    1. The media came to the show. [ ] [ ]
    2. The media is often accused of being biased towards one political party. [ ] [ ]

  3. Materials or substances used to create art or other forms of expression.

    1. Oil paint is a media. [ ] [ ]
    2. She often uses mixed media in her artwork, combining paint and collage. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

press journalism news
media verb

  1. To announce information through the media.

    1. They will media event. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company plans to media its new product through a widespread campaign. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "media" in English means: The main ways that large numbers of people receive information and entertainment, such as television, radio, and newspapers., The organizations that provide news and information to the public., Materials or substances used to create art or other forms of expression..

The phonetic transcription of "media" is /ˈmiːdiə/ in British English and /ˈmiːdiə/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "media": press, journalism, news.

Example usage of "media": "I like the media news.". More examples on the page.