noun
media
The channels and organizations through which information reaches the public.
The local media report on the storm throughout the day.
Etymology
Media is the plural of medium, something through which an effect or communication passes. The collective sense names the channels and institutions through which public information travels.
More examples
- She avoids speaking to the media about her family.
- The campaign uses several forms of media to reach voters.
- Radio remains an important medium for sharing local news.
Forms
medium · media
Similar words
- press
- Refers especially to journalists and news organizations, not all channels.
- broadcasting
- Covers radio and television communication rather than print channels.