self-care

noun

ˌself-ˈker 

: 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

At-home screening is one side of the burgeoning self-care movement …

—Stephen Rae

Examples of self-care in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The event featured two screenings of the documentary, accompanied by an educational moment centered around self-care. —Griselda Flores, Billboard, 28 June 2025

Wellness can be physical, emotional, spiritual, soulful, cultural–seeking out and experiencing joy and self-care is an incomparable respite from stress. —Rona Berg, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025

Therapeutic activities Everyone deserves a break for a little self-care. —Katie Black, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025

Aside from skin soothing and healing, the energy healing Nic offers and overall relaxation is pure bliss, ideal for anyone looking for a luxurious self-care moment. —Essence, 27 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for self-care

• abwehr
• affair
• affaire
• airfare
• altair
• armchair
• aware
• beware
• bugbear
• carfare
• childcare
• compare

Medical Definition

self-care

noun

-ˈke(ə)r 

: care for oneself : self-treatment