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

As Leanne confronts more change in Season 2, like turning 60 and coming to terms with aging parents that require more care, Carol remains a blunt support system. — Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Dean, a creative inspiration and a vital support system for Parton throughout her career, died a year later at age 82. — Devarrick Turner, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

At every stage, intelligence expanded because of the support system around the brain, not the brain alone. — Bratin Saha, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Equipped with cloth, markers, string and paper, the men fashioned their support systems with scissors and glue. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 15 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