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 trending self-care technique may help relieve stress and tension.
—Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
Those who practice self-care also maintain boundaries, protect periods of rest, and steward their mental health to show up fully in the college classroom or at your job.
—Maria Ross, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
For Marshall, self-care and confidence also play a major role in maintaining balance while juggling multiple aspects of her career.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
The focus is moving toward everyday self-care with products that support well-being in a consistent, lasting way.
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Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
Those who practice self-care also maintain boundaries, protect periods of rest, and steward their mental health to show up fully in the college classroom or at your job.
—Maria Ross, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
For Marshall, self-care and confidence also play a major role in maintaining balance while juggling multiple aspects of her career.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
The focus is moving toward everyday self-care with products that support well-being in a consistent, lasting way.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for self-care
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self-care
noun
: care for oneself : self-treatment
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