social security
noun
1
: the principle or practice or a program of public provision (as through social insurance or assistance) for the economic security and social welfare of the individual and his or her family
especially,
Social Security
: a U.S. government program established in 1935 to include old-age and survivors insurance, contributions to state unemployment insurance, and old-age assistance
2
: money paid out through a social security program
began collecting social security
Examples of social security in a Sentence
She is living on social security.
He began collecting Social Security checks.
Recent Examples on the Web
The personal information of more than 650,000 Rhode Islanders were stolen and at least some of that data was exposed on the Internet, from health information to social security numbers.
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Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 29 July 2025
These individuals may seek a partner due to pressure from their families, or for the sake of having financial or social securities.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
In less than 10 hours, supporters had raised over $8,000 to help Lilian with food, bills, and a new walker, as the majority of her social security checks go towards rent, with very little leftover for herself.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 26 July 2025
Besides reducing tariffs rates on a wide range of products, the agreement exempts Indian temporary workers in the U.K. and their employers from paying social security contributions for three years.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 25 July 2025
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Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 29 July 2025
These individuals may seek a partner due to pressure from their families, or for the sake of having financial or social securities.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
In less than 10 hours, supporters had raised over $8,000 to help Lilian with food, bills, and a new walker, as the majority of her social security checks go towards rent, with very little leftover for herself.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 26 July 2025
Besides reducing tariffs rates on a wide range of products, the agreement exempts Indian temporary workers in the U.K. and their employers from paying social security contributions for three years.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 25 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for social security
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“Social security.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/social%20security. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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