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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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
In California, self-care is practically an art form.
—AFAR Media, 25 Oct. 2025
As a veteran of kink culture, WristbandGuy puts a premium on comfort, self-care, and consent.
—Daniel Kolitz, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Alabi is building something that sits somewhere between wellness and fragrance, and between self-care and cultural ritual.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Self-care.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-care. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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self-care
noun
: care for oneself : self-treatment
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