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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Companies that switched to a 4 day workweek, with no reduction in pay, saw major improvements in their workers’ well-being, according to a new study published in Nature Human Behaviour earlier this month. Nick Sibilla, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025 As more individuals seek health solutions that prioritize dignity, independence, and personal well-being, it has been regarded as an innovative model. Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 30 July 2025 Invest in their health and well-being by providing benefits. Shonda Novak, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025 Yet, scientists are just starting to uncover the unexpectedly important role that parasites can play in the well-being of their host species and ecosystems at large. Amber X. Chen, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for well-being

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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 5 Aug. 2025.

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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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