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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—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Brooklinen’s comfy terry cloth robe is another smart buy to support your self-care regimen.
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Eclipse season and Mercury retrograde cross paths with Venus in Pisces, pushing us to focus on camaraderie and self-care more than anything else.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 9 Feb. 2026
By the end of the night, everyone will have a new homemade candle, a list of self-care activities to complete, and maybe even a new friend or two.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2026
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Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Brooklinen’s comfy terry cloth robe is another smart buy to support your self-care regimen.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 Feb. 2026
Eclipse season and Mercury retrograde cross paths with Venus in Pisces, pushing us to focus on camaraderie and self-care more than anything else.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 9 Feb. 2026
By the end of the night, everyone will have a new homemade candle, a list of self-care activities to complete, and maybe even a new friend or two.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2026
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 15 Feb. 2026.
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self-care
noun
: care for oneself : self-treatment
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