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 Peloton Pro Series includes commercial versions of its Bike+, Tread+ and Row+ and will be marketed to places that have small gyms, like hotels, apartment buildings, corporate wellness centers and country clubs. Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025 Health data isn’t just being used to improve wellness; it’s being repurposed as a mechanism for profiling, punishment and preemption — under the banner of efficiency and order. Kate Caldwell, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025 The new space will offer wellness areas, lactation rooms and sit-stand workstations. Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025 Rare Beauty is bridging the gap between makeup and wellness in a collaboration with Bink drinkware. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wellness

Word History

First Known Use

1653, in the meaning defined above

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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 5 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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