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

Equipped with cloth, markers, string and paper, the men fashioned their support systems with scissors and glue. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

Messi lamented his father's absence from the final and hinted at potential retirement, questioning his future in soccer without his lifelong support system. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

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

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