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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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From Bath & Body Works, Ulta Beauty, Sephora to Bubble and Poppi, beauty and wellness brands are popping up at colleges across the country more than ever before in many ways. Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 25 Nov. 2025 Clinics are bundling vaccination with wellness visits and using reminders to make prevention easier. Henry I. Miller, Boston Herald, 25 Nov. 2025 Both Wynn and Encore have dedicated spa areas, beauty salons, and gyms, totaling 106,000 square feet dedicated to wellness. David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 25 Nov. 2025 As wellness and aesthetics merge, light therapy technology has shifted from industry niche to everyday essential—and Omnilux has been quietly leading the charge. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 25 Nov. 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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Cite this Entry

“Wellness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wellness. Accessed 28 Nov. 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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