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 WebAs 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
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
Time Traveler
The first known use of health was before the 12th century