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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Prepare to meet the quiet coastal community offering nature, detox and self-care less than an hour from Los Angeles.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
No matter the setting, fragrance remains a special part of Elle’s daily self-care and her overall human experience.
—Martine Thompson, Essence, 21 Mar. 2025
Spring is here, but that doesn’t mean your skin can’t continue benefitting from a self-care routine that involves moisturizing after each wash.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 18 Mar. 2025
With the hustle and bustle of American work culture, crafting as a form of self-care is gaining traction (these projects can even replace doomscrolling!).
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Mar. 2025
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Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
No matter the setting, fragrance remains a special part of Elle’s daily self-care and her overall human experience.
—Martine Thompson, Essence, 21 Mar. 2025
Spring is here, but that doesn’t mean your skin can’t continue benefitting from a self-care routine that involves moisturizing after each wash.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 18 Mar. 2025
With the hustle and bustle of American work culture, crafting as a form of self-care is gaining traction (these projects can even replace doomscrolling!).
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Mar. 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 29 Mar. 2025.
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self-care
noun
: care for oneself : self-treatment
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