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

Velasco pointed out that creating healthy head spaces for kids relies on a strong family support system. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

In 2012, a two-year, $34 million renovation shored up its floor support system to prevent the pool from sinking and added a new filtration system. — Amy Brittain, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026

Atomic clocks currently support systems that depend on extremely precise timing, including satellite navigation. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026

That is the uncertainty iSense is trying to account for by giving sleepers room to adjust the feel of the bed without changing the support system underneath it. — Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 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