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

Grodsky assisted veterans of all faiths on their religious journeys through one-on-one counseling and in support groups. — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2026

Another may benefit from a peer support group, guidance during a caregiving transition or resources for managing everyday stress. — Stephen Sokoler, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Trualta, a free platform in Wisconsin that relaunched in 2025 after federal money ran out a year earlier, offers articles, webinars and virtual support groups to family caregivers. — Raginee Sudhir Chaurey, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026

The documentarian discovers a support group, somewhat like an Alcoholics Anonymous but for people who have harmed the environment. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 22 Oct. 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