socialadj/ˈsəʊ.ʃəl/

• 1

  Being extroverted or outgoing.

  • James is a very social guy; he knows lots of people.
  • Not ignoring what is good, I am quick to perceive a horror, and could still be social with it—would they let me—since it is but well to be on friendly terms with all the inmates of the place one lodges in.
• 2

  Of or relating to society.

  • Phoenix and Lubbock are both caught in severe drought, and it is going to get much worse. We may see many such [dust] storms in the decades ahead, along with species extinctions, radical disturbance of ecosystems, and intensified social conflict over land and water. Welcome to the Anthropocene, the epoch when humans have become a major geological and climatic force.
  • Teresa feels uncomfortable in certain social situations.
• 3

  Relating to social media or social networks.

  • social gaming
• 4

  rareRelating to a nation's allies.

  • the Social War
• 5

  biologynatural-sciencesCooperating or growing in groups.

  • a social insect

socialnoun/ˈsəʊ.ʃəl/

• 1

  A festive gathering to foster introductions.

  • They organized a social at the dance club to help people get to know one another.
• 2

  A dance held to raise money, often held for a couple to be married.

• 3

  datedA dinner dance event, usually held annually by a company or sporting club.

• 4

  informalA social media account; the username or handle thereof, or a link thereto.

  • Also check out some other experts in this topic — their socials are in the pinned comment below.
  • Close your mouth and delete all your socials tonight.

這個拼法也被記錄為下列字的變化形：

• social security
• social security number
• social studies
• social media