Media means ways people get news or information. It includes TV, radio, newspapers, and websites. People use media to learn about the world.
The media showed the news on TV.
I read the news in the media today.
Media can also mean material where information is saved. Examples are CDs, DVDs, or USB sticks. They help keep or send data.
The computer saves data on different media.
I use a USB as a storage media.
In biology, media means a special material where cells or bacteria can grow. Scientists use this to study them safely.
Bacteria grow well on nutrient media.
The lab uses media to grow cells.
Media is the plural of medium. It can mean the middle or average value in math or statistics. It helps show common amounts.
We studied media as averages in math class.
Media give middle values for data sets.
In art, media means the materials used to make art. For example, paint, clay, or pencils are different media for artists.
Watercolor is a media in art classes.
Artists use many media to create works.