wellness

noun

well·​ness ˈwel-nəs 

: the quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal

lifestyles that promote wellness

Synonyms of wellness

• health
• fitness
• healthiness

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The partnership, hailed as a category game-changer, also includes a joint venture in the field of wellness. —Miles Socha, Footwear News, 16 Dec. 2025

What one person calls wellness, another considers torture. —Amelia Arvesen, Outside, 16 Dec. 2025

Laura Trujillo is a national columnist focusing on health and wellness. —Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025

Year-round the property offers an immersive escape filled with holistic wellness, exceptional dining, and unparalleled golf experiences at championship courses like Whistling Straits and Blackwolf Run. —Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1653, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

wellness

noun

well·​ness -nəs 

: 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