wellness

noun

well·​ness ˈwel-nəs How to pronounce wellness (audio)
Synonyms of wellnessnext
: 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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And the company’s focus on wellness plays well in a state that was at the center of the health food movement in the 1960s and 1970s. Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 31 May 2026 Under her leadership, the foundation also continued to expand its capacity to support academic, athletic, artistic, and wellness programs that directly benefit the TPHS community. News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026 Few wellness topics come up more often in modern life than stress. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 30 May 2026 Catch up on Select's in-depth coverage of personal finance, tech and tools, wellness and more, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to stay up to date. Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 30 May 2026 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 1 Jun. 2026.

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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