social media

NOUN

online means for sharing and connecting

Synonyms

STRONGEST

social platform

STRONG

social media platform social media service social media website social networking website

Example Sentences

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A statement posted on Parafield Airport's social media said a "serious incident" had occurred at the airport and it was "providing full support to the emergency services in their response to this incident".

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

The European Union has in recent months stepped up efforts to protect children online, with several member countries considering social media bans for under-16s.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

You don’t have to scroll far on sites including the BBB’s Scam Tracker, Trustpilot and on social media to find accounts of travelers who called the wrong customer-service number.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

One of his social media appeals led to a new line of inquiry, and that was in regard to Tommy Jones.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

They’ve been texting and using social media apps.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh