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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Gap, Inc. operates as a global apparel retail company, which offers clothing, apparel, accessories, and personal care products for men, women, and children.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 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
It was announced in 2025 that Kimberly-Clark, the paper and personal care products giant, would acquire Kenvue.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 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
Her son in his profession could hardly hope to give a home to his sister for years to come, nor could he give her personal care and guardianship should she be left alone.
From The Twa Miss Dawsons by Margaret M. (Margaret Murray) Robertson
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