health
noun
ˈhelth 
also ˈheltth
often attributive
1
a
: the condition of being sound in body, mind, or spirit
She is the picture of health.
especially : freedom from physical disease or pain
nursed them back to health
b
: the general condition of the body
How is your mother's health?
in poor health
enjoys good health
2
a
: a condition in which someone or something is thriving or doing well : well-being
defending the health of the beloved oceans
Peter Wilkinson
Peter Wilkinson b
: general condition or state
poor economic health
3
: a toast to someone's health or prosperity
Synonyms
- fitness
- healthiness
- heartiness
- robustness
- sap
- soundness
- verdure
- wellness
- wholeness
- wholesomeness
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
We nursed him back to health. He's in good health these days. He has continued to enjoy good health in his old age. Smoking is bad for your health. He is concerned about his sister's mental health. We must protect the health of our oceans. The economy is in a period of robust financial health. Investors are worried about the company's health. See More
Recent Examples on the Web As news of concerns for the Queen's health broke on Thursday, William immediately made preparations to fly to Scotland alongside his uncles, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward, and Edward's wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex. Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2022 News of the queen's health prompted BBC One to suspend all its regular programming through the evening. Brendan Morrow, The Week, 8 Sep. 2022 The news of the monarch's declining health started earlier this year. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 Sep. 2022 Fish, including tuna and mackerel, contain high iron and omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial to heart health. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2022 In February 1952, George VI died in his sleep at age 56 after years of ill health. Danica Kirka, Jill Lawless And Sylvia Hui, Anchorage Daily News, 8 Sep. 2022 But much like yoga and meditation, advocates think the practice should become a mainstream part of holistic health. Melina Walling, The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 Queen Elizabeth II was placed under medical supervision Thursday as her family rushed to Scotland to be by her side after doctors became concerned for the 96-year-old monarch's health. Henry Austin, NBC News, 8 Sep. 2022 Libby Lee, Hong Kong’s undersecretary for health, said that after the Omicron outbreak, 38 children between 3 and 11 years old had been in a severe or critical condition because of Covid. Elaine Yu, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 See More
Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2022 News of the queen's health prompted BBC One to suspend all its regular programming through the evening. Brendan Morrow, The Week, 8 Sep. 2022 The news of the monarch's declining health started earlier this year. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 Sep. 2022 Fish, including tuna and mackerel, contain high iron and omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial to heart health. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2022 In February 1952, George VI died in his sleep at age 56 after years of ill health. Danica Kirka, Jill Lawless And Sylvia Hui, Anchorage Daily News, 8 Sep. 2022 But much like yoga and meditation, advocates think the practice should become a mainstream part of holistic health. Melina Walling, The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 Queen Elizabeth II was placed under medical supervision Thursday as her family rushed to Scotland to be by her side after doctors became concerned for the 96-year-old monarch's health. Henry Austin, NBC News, 8 Sep. 2022 Libby Lee, Hong Kong’s undersecretary for health, said that after the Omicron outbreak, 38 children between 3 and 11 years old had been in a severe or critical condition because of Covid. Elaine Yu, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English helthe, from Old English hǣlth, from hāl
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Phrases Containing health
Kids Definition
health
noun
ˈhelth
1
: the condition of being free from illness or disease
2
: the overall condition of the body
He is in good health.
Medical Definition
health
noun
ˈhelth
often attributive
1
: the condition of an organism or one of its parts in which it performs its vital functions normally or properly : the state of being sound in body or mind
dental health
mental health
especially : freedom from physical disease and pain
nursed him back to health
compare disease 2
: the condition of an organism with respect to the performance of its vital functions especially as evaluated subjectively or nonprofessionally
how is your health today
health
noun
1
as in wellness
the condition of being sound in body Sam gradually regained his health after a long bout with cholera Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- wellness
- fitness
- healthiness
- strength
- soundness
- wholesomeness
- agility
- vigor
- heartiness
- wholeness
- stamina
- robustness
- hygiene
- vigorousness
- welfare
- cleanliness
- verdure
- vitality
- hardiness
- sap
- shape
- toughness
- fettle
- activeness
- lustiness
- ruggedness
- well-being
- weal
- liveliness
- flushness
- robustiousness
- spryness
- bloom
- flush
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- illness
- sickness
- disease
- unsoundness
- unhealthiness
- condition
- debility
- infirmity
- ailment
- weakness
- malady
- feebleness
- disorder
- lameness
- sickliness
- trouble
- decrepitude
- frailness
2
as in condition
a state of being or fitness a country in good economic health now that the recession is past Synonyms & Similar Words
- condition
- shape
- repair
- estate
- keeping
- form
- practice
- order
- trim
- fettle
- status
- situation
- nick
- posture
- kilter
- practise
- phase
- stage
- footing
- pass
- standing
- scene
- picture
- rank
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- disorder
- disrepair