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

Examples of self-care in a Sentence

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Healthopia encompasses aspects of self-care and hospitality in both retail settings and consumer products. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025 For Houghton, slowing down has become a form of self-care. Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025 Real self-care means learning how to protect your mental and physical health despite the crushing demands on your time. Kat McGowan, NPR, 18 Oct. 2025 These self-care scents are packed with oil aromatherapy standouts like cedar, orange, and pine to calm the senses. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 15 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for self-care

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of self-care was in 1841

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“Self-care.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-care. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

Medical Definition

self-care

noun
: care for oneself : self-treatment
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