vitamin E

noun

: any of several fat-soluble vitamins that are chemically tocopherols whose lack in the human body is associated especially with neurological symptoms (as ataxia and muscle weakness), that are found especially in wheat germ, vegetable oils, egg yolk, and green leafy vegetables or are made synthetically, and that are used chiefly in animal feeds and as antioxidants

especially : alpha-tocopherol

Examples of vitamin E in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Made with a peptide complex and vitamin E, the patches reduce lines and wrinkles while plumping and brightening your skin. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 25 July 2026

Niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, on the other hand, work in harmony to hydrate and boost moisture retention, and the antioxidant-rich vitamin E helps neutralize free radicals caused by UV rays. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 23 July 2026

Fortunately, the lather doesn’t leave your paws feeling dry afterwards, thanks to vitamin E, shea extract, and aloe. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 23 July 2026

Island Peach Smoothing Silk Cream has a silky texture with a brightening effect, and contains vitamin C to smooth and even skin texture and vitamin E for antioxidant protection, with notes of peach, praline, coconut cream and vanilla musk. — Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for vitamin E

• actuary
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Kids Definition

vitamin E

noun

: any of various oily liquid compounds that can be dissolved in fats, are found especially in plants, and are necessary in the body to prevent infertility and the breakdown of muscles

Medical Definition

vitamin E

noun

: any of several fat-soluble vitamins that are chemically tocopherols or tocotrienols whose lack in the human body is associated especially with neurological symptoms (as ataxia and muscle weakness), that are found especially in wheat germ, vegetable oils, egg yolk, and green leafy vegetables or are made synthetically, and that are used chiefly in animal feeds and as antioxidants

especially : alpha-tocopherol