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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These ingredients reflect a growing shift in pet wellness away from simply slowing joint deterioration and toward rebuilding comfort, restoring flexibility, and reducing inflammation at the source. Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025 Commonly, exercise therapy is recommended to combat these challenges and preserve mental wellness. John Pierce, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 Aniston, 56, is often vocal about health and wellness, whether sharing some of her go-to supplements or her diet and exercise routines. Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025 Plus, this online subculture today often coincides with the wellness industry. Taylor Crumpton, Time, 2 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 6 Sep. 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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