multimedia

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adjective

mul·​ti·​me·​dia ˌməl-tē-ˈmē-dē-ə How to pronounce multimedia (audio)
-ˌtī-
: using, involving, or encompassing several media
a multimedia approach to learning

multimedia

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noun

plural in form but singular or plural in construction
: a technique (such as the combining of sound, video, and text) for expressing ideas (as in communication, entertainment, or art) in which several media are employed
also : something (such as software) using or facilitating such a technique

Examples of multimedia in a Sentence

Adjective a multimedia exhibit of photographs, films, and music
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Adjective
There are also exaggerated, multimedia elements in the show that are both surprising and on-point. Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026 Laura Brown and Kristina O’Neill continue to grow their Cool Girl empire with the forthcoming launch of ALL THE COOL GIRLS, a multimedia podcast franchise in partnership with In the Arena Studios. Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
Plus, hear from trial technology consultant Scott Aaron who talks about working with multimedia evidence during trials. Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026 Those messages outline a project to have Russian artists perform in the pavilion from May 5–8 and then install multimedia documentation of those performances, to be seen from windows outside the closed pavilion. Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for multimedia

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1962, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1950, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of multimedia was in 1950

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“Multimedia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multimedia. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

multimedia

1 of 2 adjective
mul·​ti·​me·​dia ˌməl-ti-ˈmēd-ē-ə How to pronounce multimedia (audio)
: using or composed of more than one form of communication or expression
multimedia software combining sound, video, and text

multimedia

2 of 2 noun
: a technique (as the combining of sound, video, and text) for expressing ideas (as in communication, entertainment, or art) in which several media are employed
also : something (as software) using such a technique

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