support group
noun
: a group of people with common experiences and concerns who provide emotional and moral support for one another
Examples of support group in a Sentence
He joined an alcoholics' support group.
Recent Examples on the Web
Breastfeeding Happy Hour support group: Hosted by the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program at the Florida Department of Health in Osceola County for expectant and new moms.
—
Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2025
Patients can also participate in support groups with others in their age group, in hopes of improving social and mental health.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 13 Feb. 2025
Join a support group in person or online to connect with others going through similar experiences.
—Julie Scott, Msn, Anp-Bc, Aocnp, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2025
Reach out to California helplines and support groups.
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for support group 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2025
Patients can also participate in support groups with others in their age group, in hopes of improving social and mental health.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 13 Feb. 2025
Join a support group in person or online to connect with others going through similar experiences.
—Julie Scott, Msn, Anp-Bc, Aocnp, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2025
Reach out to California helplines and support groups.
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for support group
Dictionary Entries Near support group
Cite this Entry
“Support group.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/support%20group. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share