lycopene

noun

ly·​co·​pene ˈlī-kə-ˌpēn 

: a carotenoid pigment C₄₀H₅₆ that is the red coloring matter of the tomato

Examples of lycopene in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Tomato Juice Studies have found that lycopene, an organic compound in tomatoes, can help lower blood sugar levels. — Laura Schober, Health, 12 June 2026

Tomatoes stand out for their lycopene content, a powerful antioxidant associated with reduced oxidative stress. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 24 May 2026

Top multivitamin for men A blend made for men’s optimal health that includes vitamins A, B, C, D, E, lycopene and zinc. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026

Watermelon has a host of health benefits including protecting one's joints from inflammation, improving digestive conditions and being more rich in lycopene than any other fruit. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary lycop- (from New Latin Lycopersicon, genus of herbs) + -ene

First Known Use

circa 1929, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lycopene

• acridine
• acrolein
• adenine
• alkylene
• aniline
• anthracene
• aquiline
• asphaltene
• atlantean
• atrazine
• butadiene
• butylene

Medical Definition

lycopene

noun

ly·​co·​pene ˈlī-kə-ˌpēn 

: a red pigment C₄₀H₅₆ isomeric with carotene that occurs in many ripe fruits (as the tomato)