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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The appetite for this kind of self-care is real.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
That reflection led her into a deep dive into rituals, baths, sensory experiences, and small wellness practices that became acts of self-care during a difficult period.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
More than just places to sleep, the best hospitality haunts offer superb spas for a little self-care and inviting rooms to rest.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Because the wellness space is populated by the same people who share the original club, the boundaries between social life and self-care begin to dissolve.
—Nick Scott, Robb Report, 13 June 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
That reflection led her into a deep dive into rituals, baths, sensory experiences, and small wellness practices that became acts of self-care during a difficult period.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
More than just places to sleep, the best hospitality haunts offer superb spas for a little self-care and inviting rooms to rest.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Because the wellness space is populated by the same people who share the original club, the boundaries between social life and self-care begin to dissolve.
—Nick Scott, Robb Report, 13 June 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 Jun. 2026.
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self-care
noun
: care for oneself : self-treatment
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