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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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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

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

Unilever itself will continue to exist as a personal care, well being and beauty company.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

He liked to fancy that it took personal care, personal sympathy, personal love.

From Jacob's Ladder by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)

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