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