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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School districts across 19 states claim tech companies like Meta, Google, TikTok and Snap do not implement features like age verification or session timeouts which can detrimentally affect the well-being of children. Omer Awan, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024 Another survey of Flint and non-Flint moms before and after Rx Kids began looked at maternal well-being and financial security for families. Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 8 Dec. 2024 The sense of well-being also stems from the fact that the Indonesian film industry is on a high right now with Association of Indonesian Film Producers (APROFI) chair Edwin Nazir noting that admissions are at 74 million in early December. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Dec. 2024 Travelers are redefining holiday traditions to prioritize their values and well-being. Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024 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 21 Dec. 2024.

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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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