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

What began as a support group has grown into a national nonprofit that provides education, care packages, family resources and long-term guidance for Black families who welcome premature babies. — Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026

For someone searching for a grief community, a grief or trauma support group might seem intimidating. — Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026

Ashford-Clyburn meets with a monthly support group led by Dolores Hammonds, with the Aging and Brain Health Alliance. — Christine Sloan, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

To ramp up the supply of blood, support groups are hosting blood drives. — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 18 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