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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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
Other prices to increase over the month included medical care, personal care, airline fares and recreation.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 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
Clive is still able to talk, but cannot walk unaided and uses a wheelchair and needs help with personal care.
From BBC ● May 6, 2026
What he wants is the personal care of friends, and very kind treatment; and as I could think of no other way of communication with them, I decided to advertise his presence here.
From To Win the Love He Sought The Great Awakening: Volume 3 by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)
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