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 Whatever the case, new mamas shouldn't overlook their own well-being. Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Apr. 2024 As companies and their HR leaders wake up to the mental health crisis simmering among their workforce, many have opted to amp up their benefit offerings to address worker well-being. Paige McGlauflin, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2024 The key to dealing with what comes after is to stay calm and collected, knowing precisely what to do to safeguard your rights and well-being. Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024 The good news for workers is that some studies of four-day workweeks in the United States and Europe have found positive results for well-being and productivity among workers. Matt Egan, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024 That small piece alone has helped my overall health and well-being. Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 12 Apr. 2024 This is consistent with the Federal Reserve’s report on economic well-being for 2022 (published in 2023), which shows a much higher percentage of Americans assessed their local economy as good or excellent than the percentage who said the same about the national economy. Paul Krugman, The Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2024 Her goal is to help people understand how to properly fuel their bodies (and supplement, if needed!) to optimize performance and well-being. Erika Prouty, Verywell Health, 11 Apr. 2024 Estate planning and ensuring adequate life and disability insurance coverage are crucial to protect their families’ financial well-being. Ebony Flake, Essence, 11 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 16 Apr. 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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