media

[ mee-dee-uh ]

/ ˈmi di ə /

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noun

a plural of medium.

(usually used with a plural verb) the means of communication, as radio and television, newspapers, magazines, and the internet, that reach or influence people widely: The media are covering the speech tonight.

adjective

pertaining to or concerned with such means: a job in media research.

usage note for media

Media, like data, is the plural form of a word borrowed directly from Latin. The singular, medium, early developed the meaning “an intervening agency, means, or instrument” and was first applied to newspapers two centuries ago. In the 1920s media began to appear as a singular collective noun, sometimes with the plural medias. This singular use is now common in the fields of mass communication and advertising, but it is not frequently found outside them: The media is (or are ) not antibusiness.

Words nearby media

medevac, Medfield, medfly, Medford, Med. Gr., media, Media Atropatene, media bubble, media center, mediacy, mediad

Definition for media (2 of 3)

media²

[ mee-dee-uh ]

/ ˈmi di ə /

noun, plural me·di·ae [mee-dee-ee]. /ˈmi diˌi/.

Greek Grammar. a voiced plosive, as β, δ, γ.

Anatomy. the middle layer of an artery or lymphatic vessel.

Entomology. a longitudinal vein in the middle portion of the wing of an insect.

Origin of media

1835–45; <Late Latin (grammar sense only), noun use of feminine singular of Latin medius central, mid¹

Definition for media (3 of 3)

Media

[ mee-dee-uh ]

/ ˈmi di ə /

noun

an ancient country in W Asia, S of the Caspian Sea, corresponding generally to NW Iran. Capital: Ecbatana.

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for media

In 2011 LGBT media outlet Queerty took the app to task for allegedly deleting accounts that made reference to being trans.
Grindr’s Trans Dating Problem|David Levesley|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Much of the media coverage around eating disorders surrounds celebrities and models.
How Skinny Is Too Skinny? Israel Bans ‘Underweight’ Models|Carrie Arnold|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
One bystander said he was told to tell the media that they were from al Qaeda in Yemen, or al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula.
France Mourns—and Hunts|Nico Hines, Christopher Dickey|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Unconfirmed reports in the French media claimed that the brothers were spotted at a gas station in northern France on Thursday.
France Mourns—and Hunts|Nico Hines, Christopher Dickey|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST

Duke was a state representative whose neo-Nazi alliances were disgorged in media reports during his run for governor in 1991.
The Price of Steve Scalise’s Silence|Jason Berry|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
A raid was made into Media, some of its cities being taken and their inhabitants deported.
The World's Progress, Vol. I (of X)|Various
Euripides contrasts the sun-lit mountain flats of Persia with the wintry land of Media and the citadels of Bactria.
The History of Antiquity|Max Duncker
While the rest of Media is very fertile, the northern and mountainous part is barren.
The Geography of Strabo, Volume II (of 3)|Strabo
In the west of Media, Dadarshis had no better success against his Armenian compatriots.
The History of Antiquity|Max Duncker
Did you have any further difficulty with the media, the various press and radio and television representatives during this time?
Warren Commission (4 of 26): Hearings Vol. IV (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy

British Dictionary definitions for media (1 of 3)

media¹

/ (ˈmiːdɪə) /

noun

a plural of medium

the means of communication that reach large numbers of people, such as television, newspapers, and radio

adjective

of or relating to the mass mediamedia hype

usage for media

When media refers to the mass media, it is sometimes treated as a singular form, as in: the media has shown great interest in these events. Many people think this use is incorrect and that media should always be treated as a plural form: the media have shown great interest in these events

British Dictionary definitions for media (2 of 3)

media²

/ (ˈmɛdɪə) /

noun plural -diae (-dɪˌiː)

the middle layer of the wall of a blood or lymph vessel

one of the main veins in the wing of an insect

phonetics

a consonant whose articulation lies midway between that of a voiced and breathed speech sound
a consonant pronounced with weak voice, as c in French second

Word Origin for media

C19: from Latin medius middle

British Dictionary definitions for media (3 of 3)

Media

/ (ˈmiːdɪə) /

noun

an ancient country of SW Asia, south of the Caspian Sea: inhabited by the Medes; overthrew the Assyrian Empire in 612 bc in alliance with Babylonia; conquered by Cyrus the Great in 550 bc; corresponds to present-day NW Iran

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Medical definitions for media (1 of 2)

media 1¹

[ mē′dē-ə ]

n.

A plural ofmedium

Medical definitions for media (2 of 2)

media 2²

[ mē′dē-ə ]

n.

The tunica media.

单词	media
释义	media ¹ [ mee-dee-uh ] / ˈmi di ə / SEE SYNONYMS FOR media ON THESAURUS.COM noun a plural of medium. (usually used with a plural verb) the means of communication, as radio and television, newspapers, magazines, and the internet, that reach or influence people widely: The media are covering the speech tonight. adjective pertaining to or concerned with such means: a job in media research. usage note for media Media, like data, is the plural form of a word borrowed directly from Latin. The singular, medium, early developed the meaning “an intervening agency, means, or instrument” and was first applied to newspapers two centuries ago. In the 1920s media began to appear as a singular collective noun, sometimes with the plural medias. This singular use is now common in the fields of mass communication and advertising, but it is not frequently found outside them: The media is (or are ) not antibusiness. Words nearby media medevac, Medfield, medfly, Medford, Med. Gr., media, Media Atropatene, media bubble, media center, mediacy, mediad Definition for media (2 of 3) media² [ mee-dee-uh ] / ˈmi di ə / noun, plural me·di·ae [mee-dee-ee]. /ˈmi diˌi/. Greek Grammar. a voiced plosive, as β, δ, γ. Anatomy. the middle layer of an artery or lymphatic vessel. Entomology. a longitudinal vein in the middle portion of the wing of an insect. Origin of media ² 1835–45; <Late Latin (grammar sense only), noun use of feminine singular of Latin medius central, mid¹ Definition for media (3 of 3) Media [ mee-dee-uh ] / ˈmi di ə / noun an ancient country in W Asia, S of the Caspian Sea, corresponding generally to NW Iran. Capital: Ecbatana. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for media In 2011 LGBT media outlet Queerty took the app to task for allegedly deleting accounts that made reference to being trans. Grindr’s Trans Dating Problem\|David Levesley\|January 9, 2015\|DAILY BEAST Much of the media coverage around eating disorders surrounds celebrities and models. How Skinny Is Too Skinny? Israel Bans ‘Underweight’ Models\|Carrie Arnold\|January 8, 2015\|DAILY BEAST One bystander said he was told to tell the media that they were from al Qaeda in Yemen, or al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula. France Mourns—and Hunts\|Nico Hines, Christopher Dickey\|January 8, 2015\|DAILY BEAST Unconfirmed reports in the French media claimed that the brothers were spotted at a gas station in northern France on Thursday. France Mourns—and Hunts\|Nico Hines, Christopher Dickey\|January 8, 2015\|DAILY BEAST Duke was a state representative whose neo-Nazi alliances were disgorged in media reports during his run for governor in 1991. The Price of Steve Scalise’s Silence\|Jason Berry\|January 7, 2015\|DAILY BEAST A raid was made into Media, some of its cities being taken and their inhabitants deported. The World's Progress, Vol. I (of X)\|Various Euripides contrasts the sun-lit mountain flats of Persia with the wintry land of Media and the citadels of Bactria. The History of Antiquity\|Max Duncker While the rest of Media is very fertile, the northern and mountainous part is barren. The Geography of Strabo, Volume II (of 3)\|Strabo In the west of Media, Dadarshis had no better success against his Armenian compatriots. The History of Antiquity\|Max Duncker Did you have any further difficulty with the media, the various press and radio and television representatives during this time? Warren Commission (4 of 26): Hearings Vol. IV (of 15)\|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy British Dictionary definitions for media (1 of 3) media¹ / (ˈmiːdɪə) / noun a plural of medium the means of communication that reach large numbers of people, such as television, newspapers, and radio adjective of or relating to the mass mediamedia hype usage for media When media refers to the mass media, it is sometimes treated as a singular form, as in: the media has shown great interest in these events. Many people think this use is incorrect and that media should always be treated as a plural form: the media have shown great interest in these events British Dictionary definitions for media (2 of 3) media² / (ˈmɛdɪə) / noun plural -diae (-dɪˌiː) the middle layer of the wall of a blood or lymph vessel one of the main veins in the wing of an insect phonetics a consonant whose articulation lies midway between that of a voiced and breathed speech sound a consonant pronounced with weak voice, as c in French second Word Origin for media C19: from Latin medius middle British Dictionary definitions for media (3 of 3) Media / (ˈmiːdɪə) / noun an ancient country of SW Asia, south of the Caspian Sea: inhabited by the Medes; overthrew the Assyrian Empire in 612 bc in alliance with Babylonia; conquered by Cyrus the Great in 550 bc; corresponds to present-day NW Iran Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to media news, television, radio, publishing, correspondence, disclosure, cable, announcement, intelligence, communications, expression, announcing Medical definitions for media (1 of 2) media 1¹ [ mē′dē-ə ] n. A plural ofmedium Medical definitions for media (2 of 2) media 2² [ mē′dē-ə ] n. The tunica media. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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media

noun

adjective

usage note for media

Words nearby media

Definition for media (2 of 3)

noun, plural me·di·ae [mee-dee-ee]. /ˈmi diˌi/.

Origin of media

Definition for media (3 of 3)

noun

Example sentences from the Web for media

British Dictionary definitions for media (1 of 3)

noun

adjective

usage for media

British Dictionary definitions for media (2 of 3)

noun plural -diae (-dɪˌiː)

Word Origin for media

British Dictionary definitions for media (3 of 3)

noun

Words related to media

Medical definitions for media (1 of 2)

n.

Medical definitions for media (2 of 2)

n.