personal care
Americannoun
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assistance in dressing, grooming, etc., provided to elderly, disabled, or other persons who are unable to care for themselves.
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the act or process of dressing or grooming oneself.
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of personal care
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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Johnston said Disney sold Super Bowl spots to 58 brands across 34 product categories, including financial services, candy, personal care and software.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 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
Primary microplastics are those like the microbeads intentionally added to face washes and other personal care products.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
Other prices to increase over the month included medical care, personal care, airline fares and recreation.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
It was seldom that an animal received so much personal care as Blazing Star; it was seldom that a steed so worthy could be found; and the results were for all to behold.
From The Preacher of Cedar Mountain A Tale of the Open Country by Seton, Ernest Thompson
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