nounπShareThe middle layer of the wall of a blood vessel or lymph vessel which is composed of connective and muscular tissue."The doctor explained that the patient's weak media layer in the artery was contributing to the high blood pressure. "anatomyphysiologyorganbodymedicineessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA voiced stop consonant."The teacher emphasized the "p" media in the word "popcorn." "phoneticslanguagegrammaressentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne of the major veins of the insect wing, between the radius and the cubitus"The insect's wing displayed a strong, dark media vein. "insectanatomyessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn ant specialized as a forager in a leaf-cutter ant colony."The media, responsible for finding food, worked tirelessly to keep the colony fed. "organismanimalinsectbiologyessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareMeans 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."mediacommunicationentertainmenttechnologyessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(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."mediacommunicationindustryessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(plural media or mediums) The chemistry of the surrounding environment, e.g. solid, liquid, gas, vacuum, or a specific substance such as a solvent."The scientist studied how different media affected the growth of the plant cells in the lab. "chemistryenvironmentsubstancematerialphysicsscienceessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(plural media or mediums) The materials or empty space through which signals, waves or forces pass."The radio waves are a form of media that carry sound signals to our homes. "physicstechnologycommunicationmaterialspaceessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(plural media or mediums) A format for communicating or presenting information."The school uses various media, such as videos and online articles, to teach students about history. "mediacommunicationtechnologyinternetinfoentertainmentessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(plural media or mediums) The materials used to finish a workpiece using a mass finishing or abrasive blasting process."The metalworker used various media to smooth the surface of the sculpture. "materialtechnicalindustryessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(plural media or mediums) A nutrient solution for the growth of cells in vitro."The lab technician carefully prepared the media for the new cell cultures. "medicinebiologybiochemistryessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(plural media or mediums) The means, channel, or agency by which an aim is achieved."The school used various media to communicate important announcements to students, including posters, emails, and the school website. "mediacommunicationtechnologyinternetentertainmentessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(plural mediums or media) A liquid base which carries pigment in paint."The artist mixed the media to create a vibrant blue paint. "artmaterialsubstanceessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(plural mediums or media) A tool used for painting or drawing."Acrylics, oils, charcoal, and gouache are all mediums I used in my painting."artmaterialessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(plural mediums) Someone who supposedly conveys information from the spirit world."The grieving mother believed the media was communicating messages from her deceased son. "supernaturalreligionmythologysoulpersonbeingphilosophyessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(plural mediums) Anything having a measurement intermediate between extremes, such as a garment or container."The media for the school picnic, including large containers and colorful tablecloths, helped organize the food and drinks. "materialessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(plural mediums) A person whom garments or apparel of intermediate size fit."The media at the clothing store had a wide range of sizes, so many children could find clothes that fit them well. "appearancewearessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(plural mediums) A half-pint serving of Guinness (or other stout in some regions)."At the pub, I ordered a media of Guinness. "drinkfoodessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA middle place or degree."a happy medium"degreewayamountessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn average; sometimes the mathematical mean."The media of the students' test scores was 85. "mathstatisticsessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe mean or middle term of a syllogism, that by which the extremes are brought into connection."In the argument about whether to have a family picnic, the "media" was the shared desire for outdoor fun. "philosophylogiclanguageessentialieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading