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noun · adjective

multimedia

n. · adj.
US /ˌməɫtaɪˈmidiə/ UK /mˌʌltɪmˈiːdiːɐ/ mul·ti·me·dia

  1. 01 B2 Upper Intermediate Computing

    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.

    digital mediamixed media
  2. 02 B2 Upper Intermediate Computing

    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.

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.

The Guardian· 29 Aug 2026

From multi- + media.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
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