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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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
The segments typically feature a contributor or expert presenting household items, fashion or personal care products, alongside the host viewers know and trust.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 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
After reading the True Science of Living he discharged his physician and came under my personal care.
From The No Breakfast Plan and the Fasting-Cure by Dewey, Edward Hooker
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