multimedia
adjective
mul·ti·me·dia
| \ ˌməl-tē-ˈmē-dē-ə
, -ˌtī-\
, -ˌtī-\
Definition of multimedia
(Entry 1 of 2)
: using, involving, or encompassing several media
a multimedia approach to learning
Definition of multimedia (Entry 2 of 2)
: 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 musicRecent Examples on the Web: Adjective
There will be multimedia artwork and handcrafted jewelry for sale. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Assistance League chapter installs officers," 26 Aug. 2019 This might be one reason why some, such as multimedia artist Nogi Sumiko, eschew categories altogether. — Harry Windsor, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Queer Japan': Film Review | Outfest 2019," 22 July 2019 Here's the ad: The ad buy is part of a multimedia campaign including broadcast and digital ads. — Grace Segers, CBS News, "Joe Biden launches first TV ad in Iowa," 20 Aug. 2019 There’s a wide array of media, formats, styles and subjects on display, including two short videos, a room-sized installation, multimedia sculptures, textile works, ceramics, paintings and photography. — Washington Post, "The National Museum of African Art has doubled its holdings of art by women. This show puts their work in the spotlight.," 18 July 2019 The upcoming Ragdale Ring Performance Series is scheduled for July 10 and August 14, concluding with a multimedia dinner party for all ages on September 14. — Gina Grillo, chicagotribune.com, "Unveiling of new Ragdale Ring reveals design 'surprising in its simplicity'," 14 June 2019 See hundreds of new specimens and old favorites in new, more scientifically accurate poses, in addition to multimedia experiences and fossils that visitors can actually reach out and touch. — Washington Post, "17 things to do in the D.C. area this weekend," 7 June 2019 Mounted in collaboration with the Johnsville Centrifuge and Science Museum, the show features film clips, a replica of a spacecraft, Navy flight clothing, photographs, historic artifacts, and multimedia components. — Stephan Salisbury, https://www.inquirer.com, "N.C. Wyeth, Penn Museum’s moving sphinx, Gee’s Bend quilters, and more museum highlights," 5 June 2019 Mendoza began to toy with the idea of combining cannabis and its therapeutic effects with his own food, and presenting it at multimedia events with music, in comfortable surroundings. — Mike Sula, Chicago Reader, "Herbal Notes is planting the seeds of culinary cannabis in Chicago," 18 Apr. 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction
The Dreams of Freedom exhibit, a multimedia, hands-on display showcasing the history of immigration in Boston, is particularly timely. — Pamela Wright, BostonGlobe.com, "5 easy New England getaways before summer ends," 6 Aug. 2019 The 10,000-square-foot multimedia exhibit is the culmination of a two-year initiative by Illinois Humanities to engage Chicagoans in conversation about the effects of incarceration. — Darcel Rockett, chicagotribune.com, "New exhibit at SAIC challenges artists and Chicagoans to reimagine criminal justice," 5 Aug. 2019 Kelso Harper Jeffery DelViscio Jeffery DelViscio is the senior multimedia editor in charge of video at Scientific American. — Scientific American, "Fang Needles, Quantum Carpets and Tender Robot Touches," 2 Aug. 2019 Dust: Permutations on the Unknown Choreographer Deborah Brockus and BrockusRED spotlight the unfolding environmental crisis caused by humanity’s over-reliance on plastic in this multimedia work. — Matt Cooper, latimes.com, "SoCal dance listings, July 7-14: ‘Adès & McGregor: A Dance Collaboration’ and more," 5 July 2019 It is edited by a millennial triumvirate: the openly gay Mr. Singh, 31; Erica Loewy, 26, the creative director; and Anna Wilson, 29, who oversees photography and multimedia. — Jessica Bennett, New York Times, "Will the Millennials Save Playboy?," 2 Aug. 2019 Modeled after the world-famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the Wilbury Theatre Group’s sixth annual FRINGEPVD kicked off this week, welcoming traditional and nontraditional performers in theater, music, dance, and multimedia to Providence. — Martha Merrow, BostonGlobe.com, "New England’s largest Fringe Festival kicks off in Providence," 24 July 2019 The Sun Sentinel also won first-place awards in sports writing, editorial writing, live video, multimedia and news interactive. — Ben Crandell, sun-sentinel.com, "Sun Sentinel wins Gold Medal for Public Service, 10 first-place awards from FSNE," 11 July 2019 Passions in creative careers like culinary arts or multimedia and design can be followed at schools like Cincinnati State, where a rigorous curriculum is sure to satisfy even the most eager future chef or music producer. — Michael Boyce, Cincinnati.com, "These 5 questions may help you choose your college major," 1 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'multimedia.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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multimedia
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of multimedia
: using or involving several forms of communication or expression
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multimedia
adjective
mul·ti·me·dia
| \ ˌməl-ti-ˈmē-dē-ə\
Kids Definition of multimedia
: using or composed of more than one form of communication or expression
The museum has a multimedia exhibit of photos, videos, and music.
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