networking

noun

net·​work·​ing ˈnet-ˌwər-kiŋ 

1

: the exchange of information or services among individuals, groups, or institutions

specifically : the cultivation of productive relationships for employment or business

… networking remains the No. 1 cause of job attainment …

—Hal Lancaster

2

: the establishment or use of a computer network

He has extensive experience in computer networking and information security.

Examples of networking in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Mizuho reiterates Nvidia as outperform Mizuho said Nvidia is well positioned in the optical networking space. —Michael Bloom, CNBC, 4 June 2026

Set the scene A peaceful retreat after a day of networking or sightseeing, this hotel attracts design-savvy business travelers, snowbirds in sneakers, and the occasional family with kids. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

Finally, the Open Doors Directors selection brings together five directors for a program of talks, workshops and industry networking. —Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026

Stay open to connections and networking. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing networking

• social networking

Rhymes for networking

• hardworking
• nonworking
• reworking
• woodworking
• clerking
• jerking
• lurking
• shirking
• smirking
• working
• interworking
• metalworking