healthcare

American  

[helth-kair] / ˈhɛlθˌkɛər /

noun

1. the field concerned with the maintenance or restoration of the health of the body or mind.

2. any of the procedures or methods employed in this field.

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adjective

1. of, relating to, or involved in healthcare.

   healthcare workers; a healthcare center.

Etymology

Origin of healthcare

health + care

Example Sentences

As over much of the past year, the education and healthcare fields led job creation, adding 61,000 roles.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

In addition, “families with children traveling to regions in the United States with ongoing outbreaks should consult with a healthcare provider about following immunization recommendations for international travel,” California health officials said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Given that, Swenson says, the healthcare space may regain attention from quality-driven investors.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

The AFT’s outreach to the SEC ahead of a company’s IPO is a first for the union, which represents 1.8 million education, healthcare and public-sector workers.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

In the fortunate position of not having totally abandoned experiences with sign systems other than language, people have been able to change the patterns of training, instruction, industrial production, modern farming, and healthcare.

From The Civilization of Illiteracy by Nadin, Mihai