personal care

American  

noun

1. assistance in dressing, grooming, etc., provided to elderly, disabled, or other persons who are unable to care for themselves.

2. the act or process of dressing or grooming oneself.

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personal care British  

noun

1. help given to elderly or infirm people with essential everyday activities such as washing, dressing, and meals

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Other Word Forms

• personal-care
  adjective

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Etymology

Origin of personal care

First recorded in 1930–35

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Example Sentences

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personal care

Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said federal officials took action after they grew concerned about the rapid expansion of California’s personal care services program in recent years.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

The think tank estimates that introducing a Scotland-style system of "free personal care" - which does not include accommodation, food and everyday living costs - would amount to around £7.5bn a year.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

If the viral kids’ anti-aging brand Lil’ Retinol alarmed you on social media lately, don’t worry: It was just a publicity stunt for Frida’s new “age-appropriate” personal care line for 6-to-11-year-olds.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 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

Instead, I'm going to leave her in the personal care—the personal care, you understand me, of every decent man in Crawling Water.

From Hidden Gold by Wilder Anthony

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