aftercare

noun

af·​ter·​care ˈaf-tər-ˌker 

: the care, treatment, help, or supervision given to persons discharged from an institution (such as a hospital)

Examples of aftercare in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Safdie’s love for Kerr included aftercare when the cameras stopped rolling. —Rory Doherty, Time, 5 Sep. 2025

Most mental health practitioners and advocates of these medicines suggest that they be taken under the care of medical or spiritual professionals who have trained in administering and facilitating preparation and aftercare for psychedelic use. —Pardis Mahdavi, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2025

Nimclinic’s patient support is well regarded, with staff fluent in several languages and a straightforward pricing model that covers transport, hotel stay, and aftercare products. —Matt Emma, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025

Follow your dermatologist's recommendations for aftercare to avoid complications. —Sherri Gordon, Health, 27 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

after- + care entry 1

First Known Use

1629, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for aftercare

• anywhere
• billionaire
• chinaware
• debonair
• dinnerware
• disrepair
• doctrinaire
• earthenware
• everywhere
• frigidaire
• kitchenware
• legionnaire

Medical Definition

aftercare

noun

af·​ter·​care -ˌke(ə)r, -ˌka(ə)r 

: the care, treatment, help, or supervision given to persons discharged from an institution (as a hospital or prison)