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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The Hope Buss serves the Louisville community through five initiatives to address food insecurity, education, health and wellness, emergency services, and community engagement. Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Nov. 2025 Experts say Gen Zs in particular are propagating the luxury preventative health and wellness trend, and are very engaged with health data and education. Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 18 Nov. 2025 Though many wellness trends are based on shaky science, fibermaxxing actually has some serious weight behind it. Caroline Tien, SELF, 18 Nov. 2025 Your ninth house is ruled by Virgo, guiding you toward international destinations where wellness, simplicity, and craftsmanship shape the culture. Colin Bedell, Them., 17 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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“Wellness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wellness. Accessed 24 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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