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

Williams said that Kidman and Bullock were huge support systems throughout filming. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026

The advice about not following your kids is often about not abandoning your life and support systems and assuming your kids will fill in the gaps. — R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 31 July 2026

That support system often extends beyond the franchise network. — Steven Beagelman, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

The idol-centric campaign gently alludes to China’s celebrity culture, where trust and camaraderie are formed among fans, while a more distant yet meaningful support system develops between fans and their stars. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 28 July 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