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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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Other Word Forms

personal-care adjective

Etymology

Origin of personal care

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

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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

The latest move would allow the company to further sharpen its focus on higher‑growth beauty, personal care, and wellness categories.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Unilever’s food unit has long played second fiddle to personal care.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

The standard way to hire these aides — who provide personal care, prepare meals and monitor health, among other things — is through home-care agencies.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

She rented the most extravagant pew, gave one hundred pounds to the church fund, and took the minister into her personal care and protection.

From A Reconstructed Marriage by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston

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