self-care
noun
: 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 Alison Stein Wellner At-home screening is one side of the burgeoning self-care movement … —Stephen Rae
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Humming Bird is a self-care dream with multiple outdoor showers and baths to relax and unwind.
—Rana Good, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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This takes up most hours in the day and leaves less time for even the most basic variations of self-care.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 27 Aug. 2025
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Rana Good, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Presents only for special occasions flies in the face of 'treat culture' that has taken over Gen Z as a form of self-care.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
From kitchen essentials like the Zulay wooden spoon set and KitchenAid silicone gloves to self-care essentials like heating pads and blood pressure monitors, the savings are unbeatable.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
This takes up most hours in the day and leaves less time for even the most basic variations of self-care.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 27 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-care
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“Self-care.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-care. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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self-care
noun
: care for oneself : self-treatment
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