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

The Spies are creating a buzz not only among our audience, but also in the press, on our digital platforms and social networks. —Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 June 2024

Mainly the emotions of moving from a focus on family to your social network [as a teenager], and all the dynamics that come out of it. —Allie Volpe, Vox, 13 June 2024

And therein lies the rub; despite protestations of independence, topics sensitive for China—Hong Kong, Taiwan, Tibet—figure significantly less on TikTok than on rival social networks. —Charlie Campbell, TIME, 30 May 2024

Aries March 21 – April 19 The vibe could be off in your social network today. —Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 27 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined at sense 1