lutein

noun

lu·​tein ˈlü-tē-ən  ˈlü-ˌtēn 

: an orange xanthophyll C₄₀H₅₆O₂ occurring in plants, animal fat, egg yolk, and the corpus luteum

Examples of lutein in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Eye Health Klinger says arugula contains lutein and zeaxanthin, antioxidants that support eye health. — Embry Roberts, Martha Stewart, 20 Aug. 2026

Eating papaya often can support eye health with its nutrients lycopene, lutein, and zeaxanthin. — Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2026

Universally beloved, eggs are packed with nutrients such as protein, minerals, and choline, which are good for the brain, as well as antioxidants like lutein and zeaxanthin, which are beneficial for eye health. — Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 23 July 2026

Baik says to load up on leafy greens, egg yolks and yellow and orange bell peppers because these foods contain lutein and zeaxanthin, two key antioxidants that support vision. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 22 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lutein

• affine
• airline
• align
• aline
• assign
• baseline
• beamline
• benign
• bloodline
• bovine
• brucine
• byline

Medical Definition

lutein

noun

lu·​tein ˈlüt-ē-ən  ˈlü-ˌtēn 

: an orange xanthophyll C₄₀H₅₆O₂ occurring in plants usually with carotenes and chlorophylls and in animal fat, egg yolk, and the corpus luteum