Social vs. Sociable

Socialnoun

A festive gathering to foster introductions.

Socialnoun

(Canadian Prairies) A dance held to raise money for a couple to be married.

Socialnoun

(with definite article) Abbreviation of social security, referring to the UK state welfare system, or of related terms such as Social Security Office or Social Security Benefit.

Socialnoun

abbreviation of social security number

Socialnoun

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

Socialnoun

(Canada) social studies

Socialadjective

Being extroverted or outgoing.

Socialadjective

Of or relating to society.

Socialadjective

(Internet) Relating to social media or social networks.

Socialadjective

(rare) Relating to a nation's allies (compare the Social War)

Socialadjective

Cooperating or growing in groups.

Socialadjective

Of or pertaining to society; relating to men living in society, or to the public as an aggregate body; as, social interest or concerns; social pleasure; social benefits; social happiness; social duties.

Socialadjective

Ready or disposed to mix in friendly converse; companionable; sociable; as, a social person.

Socialadjective

Consisting in union or mutual intercourse.

Socialadjective

Naturally growing in groups or masses; - said of many individual plants of the same species.

Socialadjective

Living in communities consisting of males, females, and neuters, as do ants and most bees.

Socialnoun

a party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity

Socialadjective

relating to human society and its members;

Socialadjective

living together or enjoying life in communities or organized groups;

Socialadjective

relating to or belonging to or characteristic of high society;

Socialadjective

composed of sociable people or formed for the purpose of sociability;

Socialadjective

(of birds and animals) tending to move or live together in groups or colonies of the same kind;

Socialadjective

marked by friendly companionship with others;

Socialadjective

relating to society or its organization

Socialadjective

relating to rank and status in society

Socialadjective

needing companionship and therefore best suited to living in communities

Socialadjective

relating to or designed for activities in which people meet each other for pleasure

Socialadjective

(of a bird) gregarious; breeding or nesting in colonies.

Socialadjective

(of an insect) living together in organized communities, typically with different castes, as ants, bees, wasps, and termites do.

Socialadjective

(of a mammal) living together in groups, typically in a hierarchical system with complex communication.

Socialnoun

an informal social gathering, especially one organized by the members of a particular club or group

Socialnoun

short for social security

Social

Social organisms, including humans, live collectively in interacting populations. This interaction is considered social whether they are aware of it or not, and whether the exchange is voluntary/involuntary.

Sociableadjective

(of a person) Tending to socialize or be social

Sociableadjective

Offering opportunities for conversation; characterized by much conversation.

Sociableadjective

(archaic) Capable of being, or fit to be, united in one body or company; associable.

Sociableadjective

(obsolete) No longer hostile; friendly.

Sociablenoun

A sociable person.

Sociablenoun

(historical) A four-wheeled open carriage with seats facing each other.

Sociablenoun

A tricycle for two persons side by side.

Sociablenoun

A couch with a curved S-shaped back.

Sociablenoun

(US) An informal party or church meeting for purposes of socializing.

Sociableadjective

Capable of being, or fit to be, united in one body or company; associable.

Sociableadjective

Inclined to, or adapted for, society; ready to unite with others; fond of companions; social.

Sociableadjective

Ready to converse; inclined to talk with others; not taciturn or reserved.

Sociableadjective

Affording opportunites for conversation; characterized by much conversation; as, a sociable party.

Sociableadjective

No longer hostile; friendly.

Sociablenoun

A gathering of people for social purposes; an informal party or reception; as, a church sociable.

Sociablenoun

A carriage having two double seats facing each other, and a box for the driver.

Sociablenoun

a party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity

Sociableadjective

inclined to or conducive to companionship with others;

Sociableadjective

friendly and pleasant;

Sociableadjective

willing to talk and engage in activities with other people; friendly

Sociableadjective

(of a place, occasion, or activity) characterized by friendliness or social interaction

Sociablenoun

an open carriage with facing side seats.

Sociablenoun

a tricycle with two seats side by side.

Sociablenoun

an S-shaped couch for two people who sit partially facing each other.

Sociablenoun

an informal social gathering

Sociable

The sociable or buddy bike or side by side bicycle is a bicycle that supports two riders who sit next to one another, in contrast to a tandem bicycle, where the riders sit fore and aft. The name alludes to the relative ease with which the two cyclists can speak with each other, unlike on the tandem.