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personal care

American

noun

assistance in dressing, grooming, etc., provided to elderly, disabled, or other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
the act or process of dressing or grooming oneself.

personal care British

noun

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

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personal-care

adjective

Etymology

Origin of personal care

First recorded in 1930–35

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Both countries also do not usually cover the full cost of personal care so individuals are responsible for some of the expenses.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

It was announced in 2025 that Kimberly-Clark, the paper and personal care products giant, would acquire Kenvue.

From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026

Hair-loss treatments were the fastest-growing category in beauty and personal care in 2025, according to research firm Euromonitor, with $192 million in U.S. sales.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026

For years, scientists believed the methylsiloxanes detected in the atmosphere mainly came from evaporation from personal care products and industrial materials.

From Science Daily ● May 13, 2026

His private property The king's own herds and flocks were a personal care to him.

From Babylonian and Assyrian Laws, Contracts and Letters by Johns, C. H. W. (Claude Hermann Walter)

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