support group

noun

: a group of people with common experiences and concerns who provide emotional and moral support for one another

Examples of support group in a Sentence

He joined an alcoholics' support group.

Recent Examples on the Web

The documentarian discovers a support group, somewhat like an Alcoholics Anonymous but for people who have harmed the environment. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026

Many longtime residents have developed habits to calm their minds during these exceptional conditions — meditation, a dip in the ocean to trigger the calming mammalian dive response, support groups to talk through the pain. — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

Norris said there have been support groups for older women with breast cancer, as well as general cancer support groups. — Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 12 Oct. 2026

The tech nonprofit runs a free online marketplace for finding therapy, psychiatry, support groups and other services. — ABC News, 10 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for support group

• intergroup
• intragroup
• multigroup
• semigroup
• serogroup
• supergroup
• coop
• coupe
• croup
• droop
• drupe
• dupe

Medical Definition

support group

noun

: a group of people with common experiences and concerns who provide emotional and moral support for one another