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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Fox News' Health newsletter brings you stories on the latest developments in health care, wellness, diseases, mental health and more. Fox News Staff, Fox News, 20 Feb. 2025 Upscale wellness centers like Champion Spirit Country Club, which bills itself as a 360-degree wellness resort, and the Aspara Social Club are catering to the growing billionaire crowd with saunas, padel courts and cryotherapy chambers. Natalie Hoberman, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025 And on top of all that, Watts — who started experiencing menopause symptoms at age 36 and went on to found the menopause wellness brand Stripes — knows that menopause can contribute to thinning hair as well. Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 20 Feb. 2025 Roemer says that Realize Music: Sing, the company’s first title, began its development process during the pandemic, as the music and wellness industry veteran was joined by longtime video game producer and publisher Mike Wilson at the new company. Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 20 Feb. 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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Cite this Entry

“Wellness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wellness. Accessed 23 Feb. 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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