social
Relating to human interaction
About activities or situations where people talk or spend time together.
[someone] is social
- She has a busy social life and goes out several times a week.
- Good social skills are important for making friends.
- The festival was a major social event in the town.
- I have many social events this month.
- He is very social and likes to meet new people.
- We need to improve our social skills.
Concerning society or community
About how people live and work together in a community or country.
[something] is social
- The government plans to address social inequality.
- Education can help solve many social problems.
- Social change often takes decades to achieve.
- We must stop social problems like poverty.
- The city has many social programs for the poor.
- Social justice is important for peace.
Relating to social media platforms
About websites or apps where people talk, share pictures, and connect online.
[something] is social
- Social media has changed how we get news.
- She works as a social media manager.
- Many businesses use social networking sites to reach customers.
- I post photos on social media.
- Social networking is popular with young people.
- He is famous on many social platforms.
Informal gathering for enjoyment
A friendly meeting or party where people talk and enjoy themselves.
attend [a/the] social
- The club is hosting a social this Friday night.
- I met her at a church social last year.
- They organized a small social for new members.
- We went to a school social last week.
- I met new friends at the social.
- The social was fun and full of music.
- Base: social
- Base: social
- Plural: socials
social distancing
1Keeping distance to prevent illness spread
Staying away from other people so you don't catch or spread sickness.
- Social distancing became common during the pandemic.
- The guidelines recommend maintaining at least two meters of social distancing.
social life
1Time spent with others socially
The part of your life when you meet and spend time with friends or other people for fun.
- Since moving to the city, her social life has improved a lot.
- Exams have taken over my schedule, leaving little room for a social life.
social media
1Websites/apps for online interaction
Websites or apps where people share information, pictures, and talk with each other online.
- Social media is a powerful tool for communication.
- Many young people spend hours on social media every day.
social skills
1Ability to interact well with others
The ability to talk and work well with other people in different situations.
- Good social skills are essential in customer service jobs.
- He took a course to improve his social skills.
social butterfly
1Very outgoing, socially active person
A person who likes to meet many people and go to many events.
- She's such a social butterfly—always going from one party to another.
- He’s a real social butterfly at conferences.
- Even in a new city, he quickly became known as a social butterfly.
- At parties, Mia turns into a social butterfly.
- I’m not a social butterfly; I prefer small groups.