Health — English Vocabulary
20 essential words about health in the live bank, with meanings and examples. Open any word for its full page.
doctor /ˈdɑːk.tɚ/ noun A2
A person whose job is to help sick people get better. Doctors study medicine for many years.
Example: Sophia took her son to the doctor this morning.
hospital /ˈhɑː.spɪ.t̬əl/ noun A2
A large building where doctors and nurses take care of very sick people, with beds for them to stay in.
Example: After the car accident, they took him to the hospital.
sick /sɪk/ adjective A2
Not well; having an illness, like a cold or the flu.
Example: Lily is sick today, so she is staying home.
headache /ˈhed.eɪk/ noun A2
A pain in your head that continues for a while.
Example: I have a headache, so I’m going to lie down.
medicine /ˈmed.ɪ.sən/ noun A2
Something you take, like a pill or a liquid, to help you get better when you are sick. It is also the science of helping sick people.
Example: Take this medicine twice a day after food.
healthy /ˈhel.θi/ adjective A2
Well and not sick; strong and in good condition. Food or habits that are good for your body are also healthy.
Example: Eating vegetables helps you stay healthy.
exercise /ˈek.sɚ.saɪz/ noun and verb A2
Moving your body to stay strong and healthy, like running, swimming, or playing sports. As a verb, to do this kind of activity.
Example: Walking is great exercise for older people.
tired /taɪɚd/ adjective A2
Feeling that you need to rest or sleep because you used a lot of energy.
Example: After the long drive to Nashville, we were all tired.
fever /ˈfiː.vɚ/ noun A2
A body temperature that is higher than normal because you are sick. In the US, normal is about 98.6°F.
Example: The baby has a fever of 101 degrees.
pain /peɪn/ noun A2
A bad feeling in a part of your body when you are sick or hurt. It can also mean a strong sad feeling.
Example: I have a pain in my right leg.
diet /ˈdaɪ.ət/ noun B1
The food that a person usually eats; also a special plan of eating to lose weight or to stay healthy.
Example: A healthy diet includes vegetables, fruit, and plenty of water.
habit /ˈhæb.ɪt/ noun B1
Something you do often and regularly, sometimes without thinking about it.
Example: Reading before bed is a good habit.
stress /stres/ noun B1
A feeling of worry and pressure when life or work is difficult; it can make your body and mind tired.
Example: Too much stress at work made her sick.
rest /rest/ noun B1
A time when you stop working or moving and relax or sleep so your body can recover.
Example: After the long run, the team took a short rest.
weight /weɪt/ noun B1
How heavy a person or thing is, usually measured in pounds in the US.
Example: The baby’s weight is eight pounds.
breathe /briːð/ verb B1
To take air into your body through your nose or mouth and let it out again.
Example: Breathe slowly and try to relax.
cough /kɔːf/ noun B1
The sudden rough sound you make when air is pushed out of your throat, usually when you are sick; also the illness itself.
Example: He has a bad cough and a sore throat.
injury /ˈɪn.dʒɚ.i/ noun B1
Damage to a part of your body caused by an accident or sport, like a broken arm or a bad cut.
Example: The player returned to the team after his knee injury.
recover /rɪˈkʌv.ɚ/ verb B1
To get better and return to normal health after being sick or hurt.
Example: It took her three weeks to recover from the flu.
gym /dʒɪm/ noun B1
A room or building with equipment where people exercise and stay fit.
Example: Chris goes to the gym three times a week.