Definition of SOCIAL

social

Plural: socials

Noun

  • A friendly gathering or informal social event.
  • a party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity
  • A festive gathering to foster introductions.
  • A dance held to raise money, often held for a couple to be married.
  • Ellipsis of social security.
  • Ellipsis of social security number.
  • A dinner dance event, usually held annually by a company or sporting club.
  • Ellipsis of social studies.
  • Ellipsis of social media.
  • A social media account; the username or handle thereof, or a link thereto.

Adjective

  • relating to human society and its members
    • "social institutions"
    • "social legislation"
  • living together or enjoying life in communities or organized groups
    • "a human being is a social animal"
    • "mature social behavior"
  • relating to or belonging to or characteristic of high society
    • "made fun of her being so social and high-toned"
    • "a social gossip colum"

Adjective Satellite

  • composed of sociable people or formed for the purpose of sociability
    • "a purely social club"
    • "the church has a large social hall"
    • "a social director"
  • tending to move or live together in groups or colonies of the same kind
    • "ants are social insects"
  • marked by friendly companionship with others
    • "a social cup of coffee"

Adj

  • Being extroverted or outgoing.
  • Of or relating to society.
  • Relating to social media or social networks.
  • Relating to a nation's allies.
  • Cooperating or growing in groups.

Examples

  • a social insect
  • Also check out some other experts in this topic — their socials are in the pinned comment below.
  • Fred hated going down to the social to sign on.
  • James is a very social guy; he knows lots of people.
  • social gaming
  • Teresa feels uncomfortable in certain social situations.
  • Their Scrabble match became a lively social event among friends.
  • They organized a social at the dance club to get people to know each other.
  • Unemployment is a social problem.
  • What's your social? [asked so that the asker can look up your account details]

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French social, from Latin sociālis (“of or belonging to a companion or companionship or association, social”), from socius (“a companion, fellow, partner, associate, ally”), from sequor (“follow”). Cognate with English seg (“man, companion, fellow”). More at seg.

Synonyms

mixer, sociable, societal

Scrabble Score: 8

social: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
social: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
social: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

social: valid Words With Friends Word