often attributive
1
a
: the condition of being sound in body, mind, or spirit
She is the picture of health.
especially
: freedom from physical disease or pain
nursed them back to health
b
: the general condition of the body
How is your mother's health?
in poor health
enjoys good health
2
a
: a condition in which someone or something is thriving or doing well : well-being
defending the health of the beloved oceans—
Peter Wilkinson
Peter Wilkinson
b
: general condition or state
poor economic health
3
: a toast to someone's health or prosperity
Examples of health in a Sentence
We nursed him back to health.
He's in good health these days.
He has continued to enjoy good health in his old age.
Smoking is bad for your health.
He is concerned about his sister's mental health.
We must protect the health of our oceans.
The economy is in a period of robust financial health.
Investors are worried about the company's health.
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This amount aligns with dietary guidelines and shouldn’t raise your risk of certain health conditions such as diabetes or heart disease.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 1 Sep. 2025
Traditionally, the royal family avoids eating shellfish, especially when attending royal events or tours, due to health concerns.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Officials say that water is less of a health hazard, but recommend people avoid contact.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Gaza health officials say more than 60,000 Palestinians have been killed since Israel launched its military campaign in October 2023 following a Hamas attack on southern Israel that saw 1,200 people killed and hundreds of people taken hostage in the weeks that followed.
—Josh Wood, The Courier-Journal, 31 Aug. 2025
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Lauren O'Connor, Health, 1 Sep. 2025
Traditionally, the royal family avoids eating shellfish, especially when attending royal events or tours, due to health concerns.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Officials say that water is less of a health hazard, but recommend people avoid contact.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Gaza health officials say more than 60,000 Palestinians have been killed since Israel launched its military campaign in October 2023 following a Hamas attack on southern Israel that saw 1,200 people killed and hundreds of people taken hostage in the weeks that followed.
—Josh Wood, The Courier-Journal, 31 Aug. 2025
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“Health.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/health. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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health
noun1
a
: the condition of being sound in body, mind, or spirit
especially
: freedom from disease
b
: the overall condition of the body
in poor health
2
: flourishing condition
3
: a toast to someone's health or success
drink a health
Etymology
Old English hǣlth "health," from hāl "healthy" — related to hale entry 1
Medical Definition
health
nounoften attributive
1
: the condition of an organism or one of its parts in which it performs its vital functions normally or properly : the state of being sound in body or mind
dental health
mental health
2
: the condition of an organism with respect to the performance of its vital functions especially as evaluated subjectively or nonprofessionally
how is your health today
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