personal care
Americannoun
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assistance in dressing, grooming, etc., provided to elderly, disabled, or other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
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the act or process of dressing or grooming oneself.
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of personal care
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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Fast-casual chain Cava looked beyond the restaurant industry for its new CMO: John Ludeke, who had been chief brand officer at men’s personal care brand Dr. Squatch.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
In Scotland, state-funded personal care is offered to all adults who are assessed as needing help with tasks including eating and bathing.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
Gap, Inc. operates as a global apparel retail company, which offers clothing, apparel, accessories, and personal care products for men, women, and children.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026
Johnston said Disney sold Super Bowl spots to 58 brands across 34 product categories, including financial services, candy, personal care and software.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
He grinned sometimes at thought of the favorable report the men of Rotil would deliver to their chief,––for the Americano had taken all personal care of the packs and chests of Doña Jocasta!
From The Treasure Trail A Romance of the Land of Gold and Sunshine by Robert Wesley Amick
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