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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If the viral kids’ anti-aging brand Lil’ Retinol alarmed you on social media lately, don’t worry: It was just a publicity stunt for Frida’s new “age-appropriate” personal care line for 6-to-11-year-olds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
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
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
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
"I must agree with her that it is much to be regretted that she trusted such a delicate child, and one on whose life so much depended, out of her own personal care."
From The Tree of Knowledge A Novel by Mrs. Baillie Reynolds
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