often attributive
1
a
: the condition of being sound in body, mind, or spirit
She is the picture of health.
especially
: freedom from physical disease or pain
nursed them back to health
b
: the general condition of the body
How is your mother's health?
in poor health
enjoys good health
2
a
: a condition in which someone or something is thriving or doing well : well-being
defending the health of the beloved oceans—
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b
: general condition or state
poor economic health
3
: a toast to someone's health or prosperity
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Examples of health in a Sentence
We nursed him back to health.
He's in good health these days.
He has continued to enjoy good health in his old age.
Smoking is bad for your health.
He is concerned about his sister's mental health.
We must protect the health of our oceans.
The economy is in a period of robust financial health.
Investors are worried about the company's health.
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—Landen Williams, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Exposure to certain types of PFAS has been linked to health problems including cancer, birth defects, liver damage and immune system disorders.
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Another strategy would involve allowing Medicaid and Medicare to reimburse community health workers who assist patients with light cleaning and organizing — research has found that many who hoard struggle with categorization tasks.
—Sarah Boden, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024
The Corolla Wild Horse Fund manages the health and wellbeing of the horses.
—Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
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Landen Williams, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Exposure to certain types of PFAS has been linked to health problems including cancer, birth defects, liver damage and immune system disorders.
—Alejandra Martinez, Austin American-Statesman, 30 Dec. 2024
Another strategy would involve allowing Medicaid and Medicare to reimburse community health workers who assist patients with light cleaning and organizing — research has found that many who hoard struggle with categorization tasks.
—Sarah Boden, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024
The Corolla Wild Horse Fund manages the health and wellbeing of the horses.
—Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Health.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/health. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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health
noun1
a
: the condition of being sound in body, mind, or spirit
especially
: freedom from disease
b
: the overall condition of the body
in poor health
2
: flourishing condition
3
: a toast to someone's health or success
drink a health
Etymology
Old English hǣlth "health," from hāl "healthy" — related to hale entry 1
Medical Definition
health
nounoften attributive
1
: the condition of an organism or one of its parts in which it performs its vital functions normally or properly : the state of being sound in body or mind
dental health
mental health
2
: the condition of an organism with respect to the performance of its vital functions especially as evaluated subjectively or nonprofessionally
how is your health today
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