self-care
noun
: care for oneself
stroke victims capable of daily self-care
the necessity of busy working parents to take time for self-care
specifically
: health care provided by oneself often without the consultation of a medical professional
Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are a common route for self-care, and consumers are eagerly using them … —
Alison Stein Wellner
—sometimes used before another noun Alison Stein Wellner At-home screening is one side of the burgeoning self-care movement … —Stephen Rae
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Plan a cozy gathering or a self-care date to nurture these bonds.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 June 2025
Ethereal, not escapist—and a soulful addition to your self-care kit.
—Martine Thompson, Essence, 5 June 2025
The body needs to move—and walking has become my own little act of self-care.
—María Quiles, Vogue, 4 June 2025
Many self-care products may have a scent that means dads are less interested in using it, but not these U.S.-made creams and serums.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 June 2025
Ethereal, not escapist—and a soulful addition to your self-care kit.
—Martine Thompson, Essence, 5 June 2025
The body needs to move—and walking has become my own little act of self-care.
—María Quiles, Vogue, 4 June 2025
Many self-care products may have a scent that means dads are less interested in using it, but not these U.S.-made creams and serums.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-care
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“Self-care.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-care. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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self-care
noun
: care for oneself : self-treatment
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