Main Entry: health

Pronunciation: \ˈhelth also ˈheltth\

Function: noun

Usage: often attributive

Etymology: Middle English helthe, from Old English hǣlth, from hāl

Date: before 12th century

1 a : the condition of being sound in body, mind, or spirit; especially : freedom from physical disease or pain b : the general condition of the body <in poor health> <enjoys good health>
2 a : flourishing condition : well-being <defending the health of the beloved oceans — Peter Wilkinson> b : general condition or state <poor economic health>
3 : a toast to someone's health or prosperity