Word: MEDIA
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Definition of MEDIA
- The middle layer of the wall of a blood vessel or lymph vessel which is composed of connective and muscular tissue.
- A voiced stop consonant.
- One of the major veins of the insect wing, between the radius and the cubitus
- Means and institutions for publishing and broadcasting information.
"As a result of the rise of, first, television news and entertainment media and, second, web-based media, traditional print-based media has declined in popularity."
- (usually with a definite article; often used as uncountable) The journalists and other professionals who comprise the mass communication industry.
"Some celebrities dislike press conferences, where the media bombards them with questions."
- (plural media or mediums) The chemistry of the surrounding environment, e.g. solid, liquid, gas, vacuum, or a specific substance such as a solvent.
- (plural media or mediums) The materials or empty space through which signals, waves or forces pass.
- (plural media or mediums) A format for communicating or presenting information.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "media" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "media" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MEDIA a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is MEDIA worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in MEDIA? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing MEDIA:
- # the media effect
- # master of media
- # playing with media
- # in terms of media
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