well-being

noun

well-be·​ing ˈwel-ˈbē-iŋ How to pronounce well-being (audio)
Synonyms of well-being
: 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
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Higher education institutions have been staring down a looming demographic reality that threatens not only their financial well-being but the nation’s workforce at large. Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 31 May 2026 The researchers focused on a practice known as proximal intercessory prayer (PIP), defined as in-person, face-to-face prayer directed toward another individual’s well-being. Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026 And the myriad ways this vast network of nerves supports your physical and mental well-being is nothing short of remarkable. Carolyn Todd, Washington Post, 31 May 2026 Stay informed, stay vigilant, and prioritize your well-being. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for well-being

Word History

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 3 Jun. 2026.

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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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