multimedia

/ˌmʌltiˈmiːdi.ə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The combined use of sound, video, and text to present an idea.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

of, or relating to this combined use of media

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

of, or relating to an application that can combine such media into an integrated package

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “multimedia” mean?

The combined use of sound, video, and text to present an idea.

Is “multimedia” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.