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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Laura Trujillo is a national columnist focusing on health and wellness. Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025 With 282 rooms, a 60,000-square-foot wellness center, and sweeping views over the bay, the hotel is as much a destination as the town itself. Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025 Venus is spending its final week in Virgo, lighting up your health and wellness zone. Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 5 Oct. 2025 Riya Davda is a yoga instructor and wellness practitioner who began her teaching journey at the age of 19. Riya Davda, Outside, 5 Oct. 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 Oct. 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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