mul·ti·me·dia ˌməl-tē-ˈmē-dē-ə 
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: 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
Recent Examples on the Web
Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026 Beautiful and educational exhibitions range from photography to painting to multimedia cultural displays. —Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026 Rubeen Salem, a multimedia artist, tracked down a copy for him. —Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for multimedia
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Adjective
There are also exaggerated, multimedia elements in the show that are both surprising and on-point. —Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026 Beautiful and educational exhibitions range from photography to painting to multimedia cultural displays. —Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
The private-sector support bolsters multimedia coverage of climate change through digital, video and print stories from the Miami Herald, which retains editorial control of all content. —Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026 Rubeen Salem, a multimedia artist, tracked down a copy for him. —Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for multimedia
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“Multimedia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/multimedia. Accessed 26 Apr. 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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