multimedia

[ muhl-tee-mee-dee-uh, muhl-tahy- ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)

1. the combined use of several media, medium, as sound and full-motion video in computer applications.

adjective

1. of, relating to, or involving the use of multimedia.
2. having or offering the use of various communications or promotional media: medium:

   a multimedia corporation that owns TV stations and newspapers.

multimedia

/ ˌmʌltɪˈmiːdɪə /

plural noun

1. the combined use of media such as television, slides, etc, esp in education

adjective

1. of or relating to the use of a combination of media

   multimedia teaching aids

2. computing of or relating to any of various systems which can manipulate data in a variety of forms, such as sound, graphics, or text

Other Words From

• multi·medi·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of multimedia¹

First recorded in 1960–65; multi- + media ¹

Example Sentences

Although its multimedia approach to kids’ content has helped expand its audience, it has also raised questions about screen time and what kind of content — if any — very young children should be watching.

From Los Angeles Times

Collage and collision are their preferred multimedia modes.

From Los Angeles Times

Since retiring in 2016 after teaching fifth-grade math and science for 31 years, Clark, who had always created multimedia works out of his garage studio, turned to art full-time.

From Los Angeles Times

Jones and Adrian P. Kohler, the production aims for multimedia splendor.

From Los Angeles Times

The three-year deal, announced on Tuesday, gives the company's Wondery audio network exclusive multimedia rights to the brothers' popular New Heights podcast.

From BBC