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

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

The standard way to hire these aides — who provide personal care, prepare meals and monitor health, among other things — is through home-care agencies.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

The approach is unusual, with peers such as Procter & Gamble, Kraft Heinz and Nestlé mostly focusing on either personal care or food but not both.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Prices for used vehicles and vehicle insurance, communications and personal care were down.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

He was the firm friend of the soldier, and considered every man in his regiment committed to his personal care.

From The Celtic Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 3, January 1876 A Monthly Periodical Devoted to the Literature, History, Antiquities, Folk Lore, Traditions, and the Social and Material Interests of the Celt at Home and Abroad by Various