support system

noun

: a network of people who provide an individual with practical or emotional support

Examples of support system in a Sentence

students who have good support systems at home

Recent Examples on the Web

Liaison Pictures serves not only as a bridge between capital and creatives, but as a comprehensive support system for artists to fully develop their stories and ideas, according to Hinkel. — Ed Meza, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026

Trunk Damage The trunk is the tree’s main support system, so significant defects warrant close attention. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 8 Aug. 2026

What matters is that this brings together two like-minded companies built on a passion for personalized service and the most forward-thinking support systems in the industry. — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Georgia students are wrapping up their first week back in the classroom for the 2026-2027 school year, and while some schools are back to business as usual, others have an additional support system. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for support system

• cryptosystem
• ecosystem
• intersystem
• multisystem
• photosystem
• subsystem

Kids Definition

support system

noun

: a network of people who provide someone with practical or emotional support

Medical Definition

support system

noun

: a network of people who provide an individual with practical or emotional support