aftercare

noun

af·​ter·​care ˈaf-tər-ˌker 

: the care, treatment, help, or supervision given to persons discharged from an institution (such as a hospital)

Examples of aftercare in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Also covered were the essentials needed post-operation, including medication, garments and aftercare assistance from staff. —Michelle Lee, People.com, 22 July 2025

Mothers need aftercare for their bodies, their babies, and their futures. —Natasha Williams, New York Daily News, 2 July 2025

Yes, aftercare for finger tattoos is similar to that of other tattoos. —Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 7 July 2025

Surgical procedures may require follow-up appointments and aftercare to support recovery and wound healing. Factors Affecting Skin Elasticity Your skin is made up of a mesh-like network of elastic fibers and connective tissue. —Heidi Cope, Health, 29 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

after- + care entry 1

First Known Use

1629, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for aftercare

• anywhere
• billionaire
• chinaware
• debonair
• dinnerware
• disrepair
• doctrinaire
• earthenware
• everywhere
• frigidaire
• kitchenware
• legionnaire

Medical Definition

aftercare

noun

af·​ter·​care -ˌke(ə)r, -ˌka(ə)r 

: the care, treatment, help, or supervision given to persons discharged from an institution (as a hospital or prison)