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

Etymology

Origin of personal care

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

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personal care

However, it's important to note that personal care takes in things like helping frail elderly people wash and dress and go to the toilet.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 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

Recalling his early days in the city, he said his budget for food and personal care items, like shampoo, was $30 a week.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2026

Speculators have thought the fact due to their healthful habits and superior knowledge of proper personal care.

From The history of Company C, Seventh Regiment, O.V.I by Wilder, Theodore