well-being

noun

well-be·​ing ˈwel-ˈbē-iŋ How to pronounce well-being (audio)
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: 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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Adequate sleep and reducing stress levels can also go a long way in boosting immunity and promoting overall well-being. Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026 Treatments are restorative and in sync with the overall philosophy of supporting physical recovery and long-term well-being. Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026 The organization’s mission is to explore how technological innovation and human development may evolve together in ways that can strengthen individual and collective well-being. Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 4 June 2026 The decision reflects a growing recognition that successful reentry is an important component of public safety, workforce development, housing stability, and community well-being. Beth Hines, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for well-being

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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 9 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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