wellness

noun

well·​ness ˈwel-nəs How to pronounce wellness (audio)
Synonyms of wellness
: 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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Officers made a wellness check at that home, and found another woman dead. Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 2 May 2026 Saphier also has dipped into the wellness product industry, creating a line of herbal supplements called Drop Rx, according to her LinkedIn profile. Ali Swenson, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026 The wellness boost While Smoothie King was growing before the current frenzy for protein and fiber, the trends have boosted its sales at a time when many restaurant chains are struggling to attract frugal consumers. Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 1 May 2026 Peptides, which are short chains of amino acids that serve as the building blocks of proteins, have gained popularity among wellness influencers and fitness gurus as a means of building muscle, healing injuries or appearing younger. Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026 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 4 May. 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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