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

These include online budgeting and cash-flow tools, a growing class of accredited therapists who specialize in this topic, and community support groups. — Dr. Erika Rasure, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Over the past 30 years, the Northland Shepherd’s Center has provided a food pantry, Meals on Wheels, transportation, technology assistance, support groups, caregiver support, enrichment programming and exercise classes for older adults. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2026

Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton was apparently suspended after he was photographed looking at a pedophile support group chat room, Page Six and TMZ reported. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2026

Treatment options for postpartum depression and psychosis will differ based on severity and type of symptoms and may include medication options, psychotherapy and/or support groups. — ABC News, 28 Aug. 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