Definition of health
1a
: 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
2a
: a condition in which someone or something is thriving or doing well : 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
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The first known use of health was before the 12th century
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