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

Gilbert hails her support group in Houston for helping her gain a new perspective on the situation. — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026

Her spot at the support group, which now lights a blue candle with her name etched onto it before every meeting. — Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 18 July 2026

In early May, Jean enrolled in a 10-week support group for romance scam victims. — Juliet Linderman, Fortune, 16 July 2026

The business, founded in 1987, has expanded to include community support groups and a boutique run by the founders' daughters. — Scott Talley, Freep.com, 12 July 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