aftercare

noun

af·​ter·​care ˈaf-tər-ˌker How to pronounce aftercare (audio)
: the care, treatment, help, or supervision given to persons discharged from an institution (such as a hospital)

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All of this formed part of our aftercare. — Literary Hub, 17 June 2026 The good news is that a few simple aftercare steps can make all the difference, starting with knowing what to put on your legs after shaving. — Emma-Jade Stoddart, Glamour, 5 July 2026 But avoiding the topic often leaves families overwhelmed and scrambling when the time comes to start making decisions on everything from medical care to aftercare. — Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 28 May 2026 Calling it an emergency, her doctor immediately sent her to an aftercare clinic for intravenous antibiotics. — Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aftercare

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Etymology

after- + care entry 1

First Known Use

1629, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of aftercare was in 1629

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aftercare

noun
af·​ter·​care -ˌke(ə)r, -ˌka(ə)r How to pronounce aftercare (audio)
: the care, treatment, help, or supervision given to persons discharged from an institution (as a hospital or prison)
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