health

[ helth ]

noun

1. the general condition of the body or mind with reference to soundness and vigor:

   good health;

   poor health.

2. soundness of body or mind; freedom from disease or ailment:

   to have one's health;

   to lose one's health.

   Synonyms: stamina, fitness, strength, vitality, vigor

3. a polite or complimentary wish for a person's health, happiness, etc., especially as a toast:

   We drank a health to our guest of honor.

4. vigor; vitality:

   economic health.

health

/ hɛlθ /

noun

1. the state of being bodily and mentally vigorous and free from disease
2. the general condition of body and mind

   in poor health

3. the condition of any unit, society, etc

   the economic health of a nation

4. a toast to a person, wishing him or her good health, happiness, etc
5. modifier of or relating to food or other goods reputed to be beneficial to the health

   health food

   a health store

6. modifier of or relating to health, esp to the administration of health

   a health committee

   health service

   health resort

interjection

1. an exclamation wishing someone good health as part of a toast (in the phrases your health, good health, etc)

Other Words From

• healthward adjective adverb
• sub·health noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of health¹

First recorded before 1000; Middle English helthe, Old English hǣlth; hale ¹, whole, -th ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of health¹

Old English hǣlth; related to hāl hale ¹

Idioms and Phrases

see clean bill of health .

Example Sentences

The panel heard that Ms Robinson had worked as a mental health nurse at the hospital, which provided in-patient care for men with complex and challenging mental health conditions.

From BBC

In the FDA's update, health officials said it was continuing to work with the food supplier and their customers.

From BBC

Mr Lumley said the jury would have to consider Mr Stockton's tone, adding: "Was he more concerned at times for his own health?"

From BBC

The health secretary told MSPs that he had been joined by a family member or guest at six of the matches.

From BBC

Gonzalez said the DWP will soon open a small demonstration facility at the department’s complex near Griffith Park to develop treatment technologies and monitoring methods that ensure protection of public health.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• energy
• fitness
• strength
• well-being