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

Yes, aftercare for finger tattoos is similar to that of other tattoos. —Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 7 July 2025

Surgical procedures may require follow-up appointments and aftercare to support recovery and wound healing. Factors Affecting Skin Elasticity Your skin is made up of a mesh-like network of elastic fibers and connective tissue. —Heidi Cope, Health, 29 May 2025

In addition to sun protection and aftercare on vacation, experts continually cite the importance of suncare while onboard. —Jessica Ourisman, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025

Your tattoo artist should cover your tattoo with ointment and a clean bandage and give you aftercare instructions to support healing. —Brendan Camp, Verywell Health, 28 June 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)