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

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

Reduced Nutritional Value Watermelons are not only delicious but also packed with essential nutrients like vitamins A and C, as well as antioxidants like lycopene. —Aksha Mittapalli, Better Homes & Gardens, 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

Canned Tomatoes Canned tomatoes are rich in fiber and lycopene, an antioxidant linked to reduced levels of LDL cholesterol. —Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 8 May 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)