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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—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
Accepting help from others and prioritizing self-care can make parenting feel more manageable.
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ABC News, 20 June 2026
Bathing is one of humanity’s most ancient self-care rituals, but modern innovations—running water, the rush to get out of the house in the morning—have reduced it to a primarily hygienic routine.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
Accepting help from others and prioritizing self-care can make parenting feel more manageable.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 18 June 2026
In the era of intensive parenting, garden moms tend to classify cannabis use less as an indulgence and more as an opportunity for self-care.
—Sarah Levy, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026
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 22 Jun. 2026.
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self-care
noun
: care for oneself : self-treatment
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