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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Adult social care provides support to help people live more independently, ranging from personal care such as washing to household tasks.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Other prices to increase over the month included medical care, personal care, airline fares and recreation.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
After the food-business separation is completed, 95% of the $125 billion company’s U.S. portfolio will be in beauty, wellness and personal care.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 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
Queen Victoria complimented her on her devoted personal care of her children, and sent her an autographed carte de visite, as they were still called then, framed in brilliants.
From The Strange Cases of Dr. Stanchon by Josephine Dodge Daskam Bacon
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