social network

[ soh-shuhl net-wurk ]

noun

1. a network of friends, colleagues, and other personal contacts:

   Strong social networks can encourage healthy behaviors.

2. Digital Technology.
   1. an online community of people with a common interest who use a website or other technologies to communicate with each other and share information, resources, etc.:

      a business-oriented social network.

   2. a website or online service that facilitates this communication.

Word History and Origins

Origin of social network¹

First recorded in 1840–45

Example Sentences

The decentralized social network has added at least 1 million users in about the past seven days.

From Slate

“Pennsylvania is cheating, and getting caught, at large scale levels rarely seen before,” Trump posted on his Truth Social network.

From BBC

The Silicon Valley tech billionaire depicted in the film “The Social Network” is now a venture capital investor and has gotten more into traditional politics over the years.

From Los Angeles Times

When you encounter stressors within your social network, your oxytocin levels rise to initiate social coping strategies.

From Salon

Days after sentencing, “The Social Network” star announced the addition of several shows on his 2025 tour, including those three California stops.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• online community
• social media network