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

Both abstinence and moderation support groups can be helpful. — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026

Where Tony persists in a state of semi-denial, keeping his diagnosis a secret at work, Emma dutifully reads all the literature and immediately seeks out support groups. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

Whiteside and her colleagues run peer support groups for individuals who are struggling with suicidal thoughts or have already survived suicide attempts, and in need of ongoing support. — Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026

Phillips has a recurring role on the show as the leader of a veteran support group for women, which Machado’s Penélope, who served in the United States Army Nurse Corps, attends. — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 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