personal care

American  

noun

1. assistance in dressing, grooming, etc., provided to elderly, disabled, or other persons who are unable to care for themselves.

2. the act or process of dressing or grooming oneself.

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personal care British  

noun

1. 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

The sale of Graze, a popular nuts and snack bar brand in the UK, marks Unilever's latest effort to offload under-performing brands in its line-up and prioritise its personal care and beauty products.

From BBC

Still, spending at bars and restaurants rose a solid 0.7%, and spending at personal care and grocery stores also rose.

From The Wall Street Journal

Grey takes in a display at Zitomer, a destination pharmacy that offers two floors of personal care, cosmetics and women's accessories.

From The Wall Street Journal

Consulting group Bain recently forecast holiday sales growth of around 4% for 2025, and predicts department, electronics, and sporting good stores will see declines, though the company expects growth in personal care and e-commerce.

From Barron's

Entertainment, apparel, personal care and food away from home make up nearly 14% of households’ outlays.

From The Wall Street Journal