social network

noun

1

: a network of individuals (such as friends, acquaintances, and coworkers) connected by interpersonal relationships

2

: an online service or site through which people create and maintain interpersonal relationships

And millions of people have become comfortable using smart-phones to share information about themselves, via mobile apps that access social networks such as Facebook and Twitter.

—The Economist

Examples of social network in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Social support: Prior research suggests that social networks and community support (which are often stronger for women) help buffer the stress of solo work. —Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025

Even the size of a person’s social network can impact health. —Monica Haider, CNN Money, 6 June 2025

Grok is a competing AI chatbot integrated into Musk’s X social network. —Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 19 May 2025

And while that may be understood going in, buyers can fail to appreciate how wearisome and costly long commutes become over time, or how isolated those used to having a social network close by can start to feel, Malone said. —Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 18 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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