aftercare
Americannoun
noun
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support services by a welfare agency for a person discharged from an institution, such as hospital, hostel, or prison
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med the care before and after discharge from hospital of a patient recovering from an illness or operation
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any system of maintenance or upkeep of an appliance or product
contact lens aftercare
Etymology
Origin of aftercare
Example Sentences
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Claire’s still holds a strategic edge in scale and price positioning: The brand said it will continue to offer free piercing and aftercare with the purchase of a basic earrings kit starting at $29.99.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
“It’s increasingly becoming more challenging to find people to fill these alterations jobs,” said Marco Esquivel, the director of alterations and aftercare services at Nordstrom, which employs about 1,500 tailors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026
“There’s no aftercare for this experience,” Alary said.
From Slate ● Feb. 2, 2026
"I want to know why they sent us there, why the school wasn't closed down sooner, why there wasn't any aftercare," he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2025
Bodily preservation, beyond the ashes or cemented paw prints offered by veterinarians and animal hospitals, has become a growing facet in the world of pet aftercare, with traditional taxidermists fulfilling many of the niche requests.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2025
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