self-care

noun

ˌself-ˈker

: care for oneself

stroke victims capable of daily self-care

the necessity of busy working parents to take time for self-care

specifically : health care provided by oneself often without the consultation of a medical professional

Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are a common route for self-care, and consumers are eagerly using them … —

Alison Stein Wellner

—sometimes used before another noun

At-home screening is one side of the burgeoning self-care movement … —

Stephen Rae

Examples of self-care in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Take breaks, set boundaries, and prioritize self-care to signal its importance. —

Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025 Each student designer produced 12 ensembles featured some traditional as well as creative ideas featuring sustainability and inspired designs regarding self-care and mental health. —

Brian T. Krista, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2025 Healing and mending past damage gives us reason to grow and to implement self-care into our daily rituals. —

Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 9 Jan. 2025 Discuss additional self-care and over-the-counter remedy options with the healthcare provider. —

Patty Weasler, Rn, Bsn, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for self-care