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

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Etymology

Origin of personal care

First recorded in 1930–35

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Example Sentences

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personal care

Trade at health and personal care stores increased a 10th consecutive month.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said federal officials took action after they grew concerned about the rapid expansion of California’s personal care services program in recent years.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 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

France's L'Oréal Group followed in June, picking up a majority stake in digital personal care brand Innovist, external.

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 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

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