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 … —
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—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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Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Awe-inspiring Jupiter is moving forward once more in your empathetic sign, lifting your confidence and inviting a fresh approach to self-care and personal goals.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
His sociopathy is the logical extension of a homicidal ethos of self-actualization, self-realization, and self-care.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2026
Not only are the girls learning the science behind self-care and beauty, they're also being inspired to think of themselves as product creators and maybe eventually business owners.
—Libby Smith, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Self-care.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-care. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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self-care
noun
: care for oneself : self-treatment
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