aftercare

noun

af·​ter·​care ˈaf-tər-ˌker How to pronounce aftercare (audio)
: the care, treatment, help, or supervision given to persons discharged from an institution (such as a hospital)

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The former Islanders have been launched to fame, which has brought into question the aftercare that reality TV personalities receive after the show wraps. Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2024 Following aftercare instructions and making a few lifestyle changes during the initial healing period can help prevent dry socket. Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 19 Oct. 2024 Following aftercare advice like using cuticle oil regularly, not picking off your gels, or wearing gloves when cleaning and washing up, is also important, Elias adds. Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 11 Oct. 2024 Many participants spoke of the negative consequences for kids lacking adequate after-school options, and aftercare soon got grafted onto the K–12 education-reform agenda. Elliot Haspel, The Atlantic, 23 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for aftercare 

Word History

Etymology

after- + care entry 1

First Known Use

1629, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aftercare was in 1629

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“Aftercare.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aftercare. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

aftercare

noun
af·​ter·​care -ˌke(ə)r, -ˌka(ə)r How to pronounce aftercare (audio)
: the care, treatment, help, or supervision given to persons discharged from an institution (as a hospital or prison)
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