wellness

/ˈwɛl.nɪs/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: wellnesses

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The quality or state of being in good health (sometimes emphasizing both health and safety); mental and physical soundness.

Noun

Examples

health and wellness

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The process of learning about and engaging in behaviors that are likely to result in optimal health.

Noun

Examples

She made a fortune as a wellness guru.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “wellness” mean?

The quality or state of being in good health (sometimes emphasizing both health and safety); mental and physical soundness.

Is “wellness” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.