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: the quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal
lifestyles that promote wellness
Synonyms
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
Erik Pham, the Founder of Health Canal, a health and wellness website that empowers people to lead healthier lives.
Presenteeism, which refers to going to work despite being sick, is common.
—Erik Pham, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Thus far, key wellness brands at Ulta include Lemme, Love Wellness, Liquid IV, Moonjuice, Foria and Womaness.
—Jenny B. Fine, WWD, 17 Oct. 2024
The third structure nearing completion is a wellness center, a place for Veterans to discuss medical and therapeutic care, as well as receive administrative assistance while applying and navigating services provided by the Veterans Administration.
—Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
Her health and wellness writing has also appeared in a variety of other publications, including Greatist, Inverse, Verywell Health, and The Zoe Report.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 17 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1653, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near wellness
Cite this Entry
“Wellness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wellness. Accessed 24 Oct. 2024.
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
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