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

An on-site spa and an extensive complimentary wellness program include daily yoga, Pilates, meditation, strength training, sound healing, and wellness workshops, but participation is entirely optional. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026

Before the Tmall launch, Alo kicked off an eight-week series of community events in Shanghai, including running clubs, city walks, outdoor yoga, cycling and wellness classes. — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026

Slowing down became less a wellness cliché and more a survival skill, an essential part of learning to live inside my healing rather than constantly trying to outrun it. — Stefanie Benjamin, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026

Many people have turned to sleepmaxxing, a viral wellness movement that has gained popularity on social media with little science to back it up. — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026

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