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

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Think of them as a luxe self-care tool to unwind after a long day, not a fix for any medical conditions. Siena Gagliano, Allure, 13 Mar. 2025 For those who are intrigued but not yet sold on the idea of a jailhouse glow-up, consider this: centuries ago, prisoners in this very spot would have given anything for a bit of self-care. Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025 Prioritizing self-care can be as simple as incorporating the best body wash into a 10-minute shower routine. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2025 Where to stay: Park Hyatt Kyoto Palm Springs, California Palm Springs has long been a hideaway for Los Angeles locals looking to slow down daily life and make time for self-care. Danielle Pointdujour, Essence, 13 Mar. 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 17 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

self-care

noun
: care for oneself : self-treatment
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