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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As women increasingly opt out of having kids, their time is freed up to travel, make greater strides in their careers, invest in their self-care and, in turn, show up for the people in their lives.
—Ashley Simpo, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
In that same vein, treat yourself to some self-care or even a couples massage.
—Glamour, 28 Jan. 2026
The brick-and-mortar shop in Portland’s Alberta Arts District, where Pérez Emerson produces her entire line, also houses Casa de Ritual, a space for deeply spiritual and transformative self-care rituals and events.
—Raquel Reichard, Refinery29, 28 Jan. 2026
What does self-care look like at the Hazelton?
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Ashley Simpo, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
In that same vein, treat yourself to some self-care or even a couples massage.
—Glamour, 28 Jan. 2026
The brick-and-mortar shop in Portland’s Alberta Arts District, where Pérez Emerson produces her entire line, also houses Casa de Ritual, a space for deeply spiritual and transformative self-care rituals and events.
—Raquel Reichard, Refinery29, 28 Jan. 2026
What does self-care look like at the Hazelton?
—Sandra Ramani, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 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 1 Feb. 2026.
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self-care
noun
: care for oneself : self-treatment
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