Sociable bird, or Sociable weaver (Zoöl.), a weaver bird which builds
composite nests. See Republican, n., 3. (b).
Syn. -- Social; companionable; conversible; friendly; familiar;
communicative; accessible.
So"cia*ble, n. 1. A gathering of people for social purposes; an
informal party or reception; as, a church sociable. [Colloq. U. S.]
2. A carriage having two double seats facing each other, and a box for
the driver. Miss Edgeworth.
So"cia*ble*ness, n. The quality of being sociable.
So"cia*bly, adv. In a sociable manner.
So"cial (?), a. [L. socialis, from socius a companion; akin to sequi to
follow: cf. F. social. See Sue to follow.] 1. 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. "Social phenomena."
J. S. Mill.
2. Ready or disposed to mix in friendly converse; companionable;
sociable; as, a social person.