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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Jupiter enters your 6th House of Work and Health, encouraging kinder routines that improve well-being and lighten daily tasks. Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026 The strongest workplace models are the ones that support employee well-being while also strengthening performance, service, and organizational resilience. Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 30 June 2026 Studies show that around a third of reproductive-age women are deficient in ferritin, an essential yet overlooked protein for women’s health and overall well-being. Tatiana Dias, Vogue, 30 June 2026 Walking is increasingly being embraced as one of the simplest and most accessible habits for supporting long-term health and well-being. Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 29 June 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 Jul. 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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