social media

noun
UK: /ˌsəʊʃəl ˈmiːdiə/
US: /ˌsoʊʃəl ˈmiːdiə/

  1. Websites and apps that allow users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.

    1. I use social media to keep in touch with my friends.
    2. Many businesses use social media marketing to reach more customers.

  2. The collective of online communications channels dedicated to community-based input, interaction, content-sharing and collaboration.

    1. Social media has changed how we communicate with each other.
    2. The impact of social media on political campaigns is undeniable and growing.
social media verb

  1. To promote or share content using social media platforms.

    1. I social media my travel photos to share memories.
    2. They social media their new product line to reach a broader audience.
social media adjective

  1. Relating to websites and apps where people share information.

    1. Social media influence spreads rapidly online.
    2. Many companies have a dedicated social media team to manage content.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "social media" in English means: Websites and apps that allow users to create and share content or to participate in social networking., The collective of online communications channels dedicated to community-based input, interaction, content-sharing and collaboration..

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

Example usage of "social media": "I use social media to keep in touch with my friends.". More examples on the page.