wellness

noun

well·​ness ˈwel-nəs How to pronounce wellness (audio)
: the quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal
lifestyles that promote wellness

Examples of wellness in a Sentence

Daily exercise is proven to promote wellness. discounted gym memberships are part of the company's employee wellness program
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Gut health has become a major focus in nutrition and wellness. Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2025 Adam Neumann’s Flow is experimenting with wellness-centric residential communities in Riyadh. Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 Prior to her Self-Portrait appointment, Martin made her fashion debut at the Chanel spring 2023 haute couture show in Paris, and attended a Gucci x Goop dinner in the Hamptons hosted by Elizabeth Saltzman and her mother’s wellness company Goop. Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025 Hospital leaders say wellness is also built into the center’s design, a concept that has picked up steam in the real estate and healthcare architecture industry in recent years. Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wellness

Word History

First Known Use

1653, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wellness was in 1653

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“Wellness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wellness. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

wellness

noun
well·​ness -nəs How to pronounce wellness (audio)
: the quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal
lifestyles that promote wellness

Medical Definition

wellness

noun
well·​ness
: the quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal
lifestyles that promote wellness
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