Social media refers to websites and computer programs that make communication possible with the use of computers or mobile phones. Social media can take the singular or plural form of the verb.
Politicians are increasingly using social media to get their message across.
social media in British English
plural noun
agencies, such as websites and applications, that facilitate social networking
Examples of 'social media' in a sentence
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The message boards and the social media sites lit up with outrage.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The growing use of social media sites has also blurred lines between young and old.
The Sun (2013)
But they say traffic was heavy on the social media sites.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
He remains angry at the social media sites that refuse to act against copyright infringement or antisocial activities.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
But the social media site Twitter was soon flooded with comments.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
But the vast majority followed once the looting began - drawn out by the social media messages that spread the message like a virus.
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