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

Family-friendly activities like face-painting, sugar skull workshops, and wellness offerings from community partners such as the Children’s Institute. — Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026

Godby’s recent cross-country walk was to promote health equity, the idea that a person’s wellness shouldn’t be tied to their skin color or ZIP code. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026

From YouTube influencers to Reddit threads, the health and wellness side of the internet is full of talk about peptides. — Renée Onque, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026

Sylge, who has spent the last 30 years attending and organizing health and wellness retreats around the world, developed this exercise to help people reclaim their time. — Margaret Cirino, NPR, 23 Oct. 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