B2nounmedia
US/ˈmiː.di.ə/
UK/ˈmiː.di.ə/
television, radio, newspapers and the internet, seen as ways of giving news and information to many people
In context
The singer's divorce got a lot of attention in the media.
Teenagers spend several hours a day on social media.
The minister refused to talk to the media after the meeting.
Words that go with media
adjective + noun
- social mediaThe video spread quickly on social media.
- mass mediaThe mass media shapes how people see the world.
- local mediaAccording to local media, the bridge will reopen next week.
noun + noun
- media coverageThe festival received wide media coverage.
- media attentionThe young chess player is not used to media attention.
- news mediaThe news media reported the story within minutes.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I use many social medias every day.Correct: I use several social media apps every day.