noun
Ways of sending news, information, and entertainment to many people.
Social media can spread news very quickly.
Common phrases & grammar
social media · mass media
American English
How to pronounce media
nounB1Very common word
MEEdeeuh
/ˈmi.ɾi.ə/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Ways of sending news, information, and entertainment to many people.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
noun
The organizations and people that report and share news.
The media reported on the election all day.
Common phrases & grammar
the news media · media coverage
Related words & forms
Media is the irregular plural of medium. In news English, media is also often used for one group.