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

Trade at health and personal care stores increased a 10th consecutive month.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

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

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

She co-founded the vegan skincare company Hyphen with Bollywood star Kriti Sanon in 2023 and also runs mCaffeine which makes scrubs, washes and lotions and calls itself India's first caffeinated personal care brand.

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026

But the schools are handicapped by lack of time for much personal care, by lack of facilities for the best of instruction and by the multiplicity of things that must be done.

From Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 10 The Guide by Charles Herbert Sylvester

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