media
Translation
media, the press
Examples
The story was all over the media.
The story was all over the media.
Social media is very popular now.
Social media is very popular now.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) media the main means of mass communication The story was all over the media.
[adjective] media a particular type of media Social media is very popular now.
Similar Words
Synonyms: press, news, communication channels
Etymology
The plural of the Latin word 'medium', meaning 'middle' or 'intermediate thing'. It refers to the channels through which information is transmitted.
Memory Tips
Think of 'media' as the 'medium' that stands in the 'middle' between an event and the public, conveying information.