social media — online platforms
collocationB1IELTS 5+neutralcore
websites and apps where people share information, photos, and messages with others, like Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.
Say it like a native
Textbook I shared it on various online social networking platforms.
Native I shared it on social media.
'Social media' is the everyday umbrella term; the long version is textbook.
Pattern: social media (uncountable noun)
In use
- Many people use social media to keep in touch with friends and family.technology
- In my opinion, social media has made it much easier to share ideas and connect with people around the world.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ I saw it on social medias.
✓ I saw it on social media.
'Social media' is uncountable — no 'a', no 'medias'.
Common collocations
on social media— on, post on, scroll through, platforms
Don't confuse it
Not the same as 'social network', which can mean a group of people, not just websites.