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: the quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal
lifestyles that promote wellness
Synonyms
Examples of wellness in a Sentence
Daily exercise is proven to promote wellness.
discounted gym memberships are part of the company's employee wellness program
Recent Examples on the Web
By the mid-1990s, BAYS had opened wellness companies and a foundation in Chicago, Las Vegas and New York.
—Ana Lankes, New York Times, 8 June 2024
On June 7, the Dancing with the Stars host posted a video on Instagram while in Ibiza visiting the Six Senses Spa, which has a rotating staff of wellness specialists in residence.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024
The partnership, announced by the co-founders on Friday, June 7th, marks a turn towards expansion for the wellness brand as the new co-founders set their sights on scaling and reaching an even broader audience.
—Miami Herald, 7 June 2024
Supporting Community Connections prioritizes wellness as a means of early suicide prevention, said Lakshmi Malroutu, chief operations officer for Asian Pacific Community Counseling.
—Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 6 June 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1653, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near wellness
Cite this Entry
“Wellness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wellness. Accessed 15 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
wellness
noun
well·ness
-nəs
: the quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal
lifestyles that promote wellness
Medical Definition
wellness
noun
well·ness
: the quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal
lifestyles that promote wellness
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