Definitions

1. noun

Means of communication, such as newspapers, magazines, radio, television, and internet websites, that reach a large audience

“The media played a significant role in shaping public opinion about the issue.”

2. noun

The middle or middle class, especially in a social hierarchy

“The media were seen as a vital part of the social structure.”

3. noun

A layer or stratum of rock or soil, especially one formed by the action of the sea

“The media of the ocean floor were studied by marine geologists.”

4. verb

To insert or introduce a medium, such as a film or record, into a machine

“Media the film into the projector and turn it on.”