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

Recent Examples on the Web As Abrams journeyed with her band across the country, playing some of the biggest stadiums anywhere, maintaining her stamina (and general well-being) took considerable effort. Cat Cardenas, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2024 There is so much wisdom in Islam, including in terms of well-being. Azmia Ricchuito, SELF, 7 Mar. 2024 Financial Planning Services: Providing comprehensive financial planning advice, including the tax implications of investment decisions, estate planning, and retirement planning, to enhance clients’ financial well-being. Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2024 The Nevada Department of Wildlife, meanwhile, had been taking calls for days from people who were concerned about the bird’s safety and well-being. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Mar. 2024 Play is an essential component in developing a child’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being. Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 6 Mar. 2024 Ahead of the November general election, CISA is taking steps to protect the well-being of election workers, including mail workers who may encounter fentanyl, the senior official told CBS News. Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2024 On one occasion, DCS found, courting donors appeared to take precedent over the well-being of children. The Indianapolis Star, 5 Mar. 2024 Those tiny phytoplankton play a pivotal role in ecosystem processes and ultimately aspects of our food chain, well-being, and economic health. Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024

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Word History

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 19 Mar. 2024.

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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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