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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Dependable, uninterrupted and effective foreign aid is critical to the well-being of millions of children. Forbes.com, 16 July 2025 Gale reminds her readers that even in their seemingly idyllic small towns, the drive for profit often runs counter to the public well-being. Deborah Williams july 14, Literary Hub, 14 July 2025 Sixty-one percent worry more about their pet's well-being than their own vacation enjoyment. Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025 From supporting a healthy gut to managing cholesterol and blood sugar levels, fiber plays a key role in many aspects of well-being. Jillian Kubala, Health, 14 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 22 Jul. 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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