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

Examples of self-care in a Sentence

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This can reduce stress triggers while giving you more time to prioritize other aspects of stress reduction, like sleep, eating well, exercising, and self-care activities. 7. Sherri Gordon, Health, 4 Feb. 2025 The Queen of Pentacles reminds you to balance ambition with self-care in order to achieve this homeostasis. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Feb. 2025 Baum reminded folks that there are free self-care options. Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025 Chrissy Teigen is indulging in some skincare self-care. Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for self-care 

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of self-care was in 1841

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“Self-care.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-care. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

Medical Definition

self-care

noun
: care for oneself : self-treatment
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