social

IPA: sˈoʊʃʌɫ

A festive gathering to foster introductions.
(Canadian Prairies) A dance held to raise money, often held for a couple to be married.
(dated, Ireland) A dinner dance event, usually held annually by a company or sporting club.
(Internet, informal, countable) A social media account.
(Britain, colloquial, with definite article) Ellipsis of social security. [A system whereby the state either through general or specific taxation provides various benefits to help ensure the wellbeing of its citizens.]
(US, colloquial) Ellipsis of social security number. [(US) A nine-digit number issued to citizens, permanent residents, and temporary (working) residents under section 205(c)(2) of the Social Security Act, codified as 42 U.S.C. § 405(c)(2). The number is issued to an individual by the Social Security Administration. Its primary purpose is to track individuals for taxation purposes. Abbreviated as SSN. In recent years the SSN has become a de facto national identification number.]
(Canada) Ellipsis of social studies. [The study of history, geography, civics, sociology, economics, and other social-science subjects, especially in primary and secondary school.]
(Internet, informal, uncountable) Ellipsis of social media. [(uncountable) Applications or websites allowing users to share content and communicate with one another via the Internet.]

Examples of "social" in Sentences

Being active on social media has allowed me to stay connected with friends and family who live far away
I enjoy attending social gatherings and networking events to meet new people in my industry
The pandemic has made it challenging to maintain my social life and I miss the face-to-face interactions
Social distancing guidelines have changed the way we interact with others in public spaces
Building a strong social support system is essential for maintaining mental and emotional well-being