social networking

American

noun

the development of social and professional contacts; the sharing of information and services among people with a common interest.
Digital Technology. the use of websites or other online technologies to communicate with people and share information, resources, etc..

I found my current job through social networking.

Other Word Forms

social networker noun

Etymology

Origin of social networking

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

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In September, OpenAI launched Sora as a dedicated app to create and share AI-generated videos with friends, which many viewed as a social networking app modeled after TikTok.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

For Epstein, the line between social networking and securities law wasn’t just blurred, it was part of the way he conducted business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

“While it once might have made sense to partition apps into separate markets of social networking and social media, that wall has since broken down,” said Judge James Boasberg in his decision.

From Barron's • Nov. 18, 2025

Instagram-parent Meta will continue to use age detection technology to spot teenagers who try to evade restrictions by claiming to be adults, according to the social networking giant.

From Barron's • Oct. 14, 2025

The movement was also dubbed the Twitter Revolution, because protesters used the social networking site to mobilize and communicate with each other.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

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