the social

noun

British, somewhat informal

: money provided by a government program to people who are unable to work because they are old, disabled, or unemployed

He's living on the social now.

Examples of the social in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Most of those who signed on come from the social sciences, such as visual arts, ethnic studies and literature. —Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2024

Unlike Google, Facebook, TikTok or Twitter, Apple could not be accused of algorithmically nurturing addiction, fraying the social fabric, spreading hate or undermining democracy. —Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 May 2024

From one-on-one personal training sessions with top-tier fitness experts to a holistic range of recovery and wellness therapies, each aspect of the social club is curated to provide an unparalleled experience. —Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024

Slick’s former hideaway, however, is one of only two properties sited directly on the beach; the other is owned by Marc Pincus, founder of the social gaming powerhouse Zynga. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 May 2024

And there’s the social signaling of jasmine: In Tunisia, men tuck a fragrant bouquet of them behind one ear or the other to indicate their relationship status. —Nick Remsen, Vogue, 7 May 2024

Their presence must not constitute an unreasonable burden on public finances and the social welfare system. —Roger Cohen, New York Times, 5 May 2024

The actor has on rare occasions made appearances on the social media of his daughter, a model who has also dipped her toe into acting, guest starring in an episode of Billions. —Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024

LinkedIn, the social media site aimed at professionals, is getting a bit more casual. —Chris Morris, Fortune, 2 May 2024