well-being

noun

well-be·​ing ˈwel-ˈbē-iŋ How to pronounce well-being (audio)
: the state of being happy, healthy, or prosperous : welfare

Examples of well-being in a Sentence

we're only doing this for your own well-being
Recent Examples on the Web That means taking care of her athletes’ emotional and physical well-being. Christine Yu, SELF, 17 July 2024 For its annual rankings, U.S. News considers the 150 largest metro areas in the country and analyzes data on cost of living, crime rates, well-being, job market, and overall value. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2024 The pilot program, launched in partnership with the Center for Open Science (COS), could produce independent studies that offer insight into the relationship between social media and a teen’s well-being. Emma Roth, The Verge, 17 July 2024 This period is ideal for adopting new work methods, experimenting with new fitness routines and tending to your overall well-being. Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for well-being 

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Word History

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of well-being was in 1561

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“Well-being.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-being. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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well-being

noun
well-be·​ing
ˈwel-ˈbē-iŋ
: the state of being happy, healthy, or prosperous : welfare

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