health

Universal Words noun [U] 1 the condition of a person's body or mind: Exhaust fumes are bad for your health. * to be in poor / good / excellent / the best of health * Smoking can seriously damage your health. * mental health * She was forced to resign because of ill health. * Your (very) good health! (= said before drinking alcohol to express good wishes for sb's health and happiness) 2 the state of being physically and mentally healthy: He was nursed back to health by his wife. * She was glowing with health and clearly enjoying life. * As long as you have your health, nothing else matters. 3 the work of providing medical services: All parties are promising to increase spending on health. * the Health Minister * the Department of Health * health insurance * health and safety regulations (= laws that protect the health of people at work) 4 how successful sth is: the health of your marriage / finances IDIOMS see CLEANadj., DRINKv., PROPOSE, RUDE