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
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Stay informed, stay vigilant, and prioritize your well-being. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025 The well-being of the artisans around her is always top of mind. Michael Schneider, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025 Despite Denver’s restaurant scene starting off the year with concerns about its well-being, aspiring chefs and restaurant owners have pressed onward. Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025 By pairing neutral terminology with accessible treatment options, clinicians hope to empower women to take control of their health, sexuality and well-being during and after menopause. Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 10 Sep. 2025 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 11 Sep. 2025.

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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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