social

Social describes someone or something that enjoys being with others or has to do with people living or gathering in groups. (adjective)

A social is a party. (noun)

An example of social is having a group of friends over for ice cream.

See social in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of or having to do with human beings living together as a group in a situation in which their dealings with one another affect their common welfare: social consciousness, social problems
living in this way; gregarious: man as a social being
of or having to do with the ranks or activities of society, specif. the more exclusive or fashionable of these: a social event
getting along well with others; sociable: a social nature
of, for, or involving friends, companionship, or sociability: a social club
offering material aid, counseling services, group recreational activities, etc. to those who need it; of or engaged in welfare work: a social worker or agency
living or associating in groups or communities: the ant is a social insect
Now Rare of or between allies or confederates: a social war
Bot. growing in clumps or masses

noun

an informal gathering of people for recreation or amusement; party

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See social in American Heritage Dictionary 4

(sōˈshəl)

adjective

a. Living together in communities.
b. Of or relating to communal living.
c. Of or relating to human society and its modes of organization: social classes; social problems; a social issue.
Living together in organized groups or similar close aggregates: Ants are social insects.
Involving allies or members of a confederacy.
Of or relating to the upper classes.
a. Inclined to seek out or enjoy the company of others; sociable.
b. Spent in or marked by friendly relations or companionship.
c. Intended for convivial activities.
Of, relating to, or occupied with matters affecting human welfare: social programs.