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

Once Uranus enters your 11th house, expect unexpected shifts in your social networks and community — embrace new connections. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025

Block ads and protect your personal data | AdGuard From YouTube's incredibly frustrating video interruptions to social networks' penchant for tracking users, life online can be A Lot. —New Atlas, 29 Dec. 2024

Any footage cut up and put on YouTube or social networks like X, Bluesky and TikTok will get copyright-striked and taken down in short order, whether it is posted by a player who wants to reach their own fans or a fan just having some fun as part of the online tennis community. —Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024

Healthcare professionals in the U.S. have noticed a significant increase in vaccine hesitancy among their patients, according to a survey conducted by the physician social network Sermo. —Bruce Gil, Quartz, 27 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined at sense 1