multimedia
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the combination of sound, video, and text used to present information.
n.the combined use of several media, such as sound, video, and text, to convey information or entertainment. Uncountable in this sense.
Simple“The museum uses multimedia to make the history exhibition more exciting for visitors.”
In context“The curriculum relies heavily on multimedia to engage students who have different learning styles, incorporating interactive videos alongside traditional text.”
Synonymsdigital mediamixed media - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.using or involving several different types of media like video and sound.
adj.relating to or using a combination of different content forms. Usually non-gradable and placed before the noun.
Simple“She created a multimedia presentation for her final project at university.”
In context“The company launched a multimedia marketing campaign that spanned social media videos, radio advertisements, and interactive web banners.”
Synonyms
“She has created numerous multimedia stage performances and published 10 books, as well as being nominated for six Grammy Awards, winning once and receiving a lifetime achievement award in 2024.”
From multi- + media.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.