well-being

noun

well-be·​ing ˈwel-ˈbē-iŋ How to pronounce well-being (audio)
: the state of being happy, healthy, or prosperous : welfare

Examples of well-being in a Sentence

we're only doing this for your own well-being
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By providing stable, affordable housing, Naperville can improve overall community well-being. Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025 What To Know Moccia told Newsweek that the South Whidbey School District prioritizes the safety and well-being of its students, families and community. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025 That's not really truly prioritizing your mental health or well-being. Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025 Further research can help untangle the complex relationship between external stressors, media consumption and youth well-being, shedding light on how to best support adolescents during this formative stage of life. Yalda T. Uhls, The Conversation, 30 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for well-being 

Word History

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of well-being was in 1561

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“Well-being.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-being. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.

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well-being

noun
well-be·​ing
ˈwel-ˈbē-iŋ
: the state of being happy, healthy, or prosperous : welfare

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