resveratrol

noun

res·​ver·​a·​trol rez-ˈvir-ə-ˌtrȯl 

-ˌträl,

-ˌtrōl 

: a trihydroxy stilbene derivative C₁₄H₁₂O₃ that is found in some plants, fruits, seeds, and grape-derived products (such as red wine) and has been linked to a reduced risk of coronary heart disease and cancer

Examples of resveratrol in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Other delicious detoxers are the anthocyanidins in berries, grapes and beets, polyphenols in green tea and resveratrol in red wine. —Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025

Each pad, though, is drenched in a cocktail of red wine extract, lactic acid, resveratrol, raspberry extract, and hyaluronic acid for topical treatments, too. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025

Step two shifts the focus to repair and renewal, layering in retinol to boost elasticity, adenosine to soften wrinkles, and antioxidants like resveratrol and green tea to defend against free radical damage. —Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Aug. 2025

Additionally, Zumpano said grapes contain resveratrol, an antioxidant linked to cancer and heart disease prevention. —Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 22 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

probably from resinous + veratr- (from New Latin Veratrum grandiflorum, hellebore in which the substance was found) + -ol entry 1

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

resveratrol

noun

res·​ver·​a·​trol rez-ˈvir-ə-ˌtrȯl  -ˌträl  -ˌtrōl 

: a compound C₁₄H₁₂O₃ that is a trihydroxy trans form of stilbene found in some plants, fruits (as the mulberry), and seeds (as the peanut) and especially in the skin of grapes and certain grape-derived products (as red wine) and that has been linked to a reduced risk of coronary artery disease and cancer