occupational therapy

noun

: therapy based on engagement in meaningful activities of daily life (such as self-care skills, education, work, or social interaction) especially to enable or encourage participation in such activities despite impairments or limitations in physical or mental functioning

occupational therapist noun

Examples of occupational therapy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Her son brushed his teeth at his occupational therapy appointment. — Gabriella Fine, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2026

Geno then began speech, physical and occupational therapy to recover from right-sided weakness and speech difficulties. — Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

Its on-site care will include, as needed, case management, nursing, occupational therapy, substance abuse support, workforce development, and round-the-clock resident coordinators . — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

Most myofunctional therapists have backgrounds in related fields like speech-language pathology, occupational therapy or dentistry. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 30 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for occupational therapy

• brachytherapy
• chemotherapy
• cryotherapy
• hydrotherapy
• hypnotherapy
• monotherapy
• phototherapy
• psychotherapy
• sclerotherapy
• immunotherapy
• pharmacotherapy
• physiotherapy

Medical Definition

occupational therapy

noun

: therapy based on engagement in meaningful activities of daily life (as self-care skills, education, work, or social interaction) especially to enable or encourage participation in such activities despite impairments or limitations in physical or mental functioning