social network

noun

1

: a network of individuals (such as friends, acquaintances, and coworkers) connected by interpersonal relationships

2

: an online service or site through which people create and maintain interpersonal relationships

And millions of people have become comfortable using smart-phones to share information about themselves, via mobile apps that access social networks such as Facebook and Twitter.

—The Economist

Examples of social network in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Linking up with friends, meeting new ones and expanding your social network will fill you with joy. —Kyle Thomas, People.com, 25 May 2025

Of course, with a broadcast social network like X, everyone is both a patron and an owner of sorts. —Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 23 May 2025

Rising User Base Is Powering Meta’s Revenue Growth Meta Platforms operates the world's most popular social network, enabling people to connect with friends and family. —Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025

Perhaps having big social networks and lots of old friends simply makes people more nostalgic. —Kuan-Ju Huang, Scientific American, 8 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for social network

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