mul·ti·me·dia
ˌməl-tē-ˈmē-dē-ə 
-ˌtī-
: using, involving, or encompassing several media
a multimedia approach to learning
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
: a technique (such as the combining of sound, video, and text) for expressing ideas (as in communication, entertainment, or art) in which several media are employed
also
: something (such as software) using or facilitating such a technique
Examples of multimedia in a Sentence
Adjective
a multimedia exhibit of photographs, films, and music
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Carmen Daniela Maier,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
In addition to being a great, weird rock band, Devo is also a multimedia art project, complete with costumes, and an ongoing social critique.
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Michael Tedder,
SPIN,
5 May 2026
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
The tennis icon has built a sprawling business empire that includes a venture capital firm, Serena Ventures; the multimedia company Nine Two Six Productions; and Wyn Beauty, while also holding stakes in the Miami Dolphins and Angel City FC.
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Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 July 2026
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Adjective
Hypermedia can thus be described as the complex technology that enables multimedia communication through hypertexts.
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Carmen Daniela Maier,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
In addition to being a great, weird rock band, Devo is also a multimedia art project, complete with costumes, and an ongoing social critique.
—
Michael Tedder,
SPIN,
5 May 2026
Noun
Virtual Monitoring With over 20 virtual studio monitors and more than 15 multimedia playback systems available, Arc On Ear enables users to appreciate how a mix translates to various scenarios without removing their headphones or IEMs.
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Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
The tennis icon has built a sprawling business empire that includes a venture capital firm, Serena Ventures; the multimedia company Nine Two Six Productions; and Wyn Beauty, while also holding stakes in the Miami Dolphins and Angel City FC.
—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 July 2026
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“Multimedia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multimedia. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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multimedia
1 of 2 adjective
mul·ti·me·dia
ˌməl-ti-ˈmēd-ē-ə
: using or composed of more than one form of communication or expression
multimedia software combining sound, video, and text
multimedia
2 of 2 noun
: a technique (as the combining of sound, video, and text) for expressing ideas (as in communication, entertainment, or art) in which several media are employed
also
: something (as software) using such a technique
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