1 the state of being well in body or mind.
2 a person's mental or physical condition (has poor health).
3 soundness, esp. financial or moral (the health of the nation).
4 a toast drunk in someone's honour.
Phrases and idioms:
health centre the headquarters of a group of local medical services. health certificate a certificate stating a person's fitness for work etc. health farm a residential establishment where people seek improved health by a regime of dieting, exercise, etc. health food natural food thought to have health-giving qualities. health service a public service providing medical care. health visitor Brit. a trained nurse who visits those in need of medical attention in their homes.
Etymology: OE haeliglth f. Gmc
Useful english dictionary. 2012.