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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Then from 2 to 6 p.m., the self-care fair will continue.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 23 May 2025
Alongside self-care, open and frequent communication is important.
—Irma Becerra, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
An everything shower is a social media trend that romanticizes showers as a self-care extravaganza that stands out against your typical rinse-and-repeat.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
So the thing that often gets skipped is essential self-care, like even a shower, for example.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 22 May 2025
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Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 23 May 2025
Alongside self-care, open and frequent communication is important.
—Irma Becerra, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
An everything shower is a social media trend that romanticizes showers as a self-care extravaganza that stands out against your typical rinse-and-repeat.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
So the thing that often gets skipped is essential self-care, like even a shower, for example.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 22 May 2025
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 28 May. 2025.
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self-care
noun
: care for oneself : self-treatment
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