social distancing
the practice of maintaining a safe or appropriate physical distance from other people, or the measures taken to reduce close physical contact, especially to slow the spread of a contagious illness or disease: Health officials are recommending some kinds of social distancing, such as working from home and avoiding handshakes.
Origin of social distancing
1Other words from social distancing
- so·cial dis·tance, so·cial-dis·tance, verb (used with or without object) so·cial dis·tanced or so·cial‐dis·tanced, so·cial dis·tanc·ing or so·cial‐dis·tanc·ing.
Words Nearby social distancing
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
How to use social distancing in a sentence
Trying to celebrate a holiday while also practicing social distancing has become a tricky part of “the new normal” that we’re still becoming accustom to these days.
How You’re Making Valentine’s Day Weekend Special At Home | Charli Penn | February 12, 2021 | Essence.comIn addition to the regular workload and normal issues that come with the tax season, staff members are dealing with coronavirus-related slowdowns as they contend with social distancing mandates.
She cited one airport that estimated it had installed two miles of clear physical barriers, 500 hand sanitizing stations and 5,000 floor decals to remind travelers of the importance of social distancing.
Airports have taken steps to reduce coronavirus transmission but risks still remain, study says | Lori Aratani | February 12, 2021 | Washington PostWhen individuals have a greater concern for others, they are more willing to follow hygienic practices and social distancing.
Researchers identify social factors inoculating some communities against coronavirus | Christopher Ingraham | February 11, 2021 | Washington PostTransporting people became illegal due to social distancing requirements, so Thomson and his partners had to come up with a creative solution, and they had to do it fast.
Browse