vitamin C

noun

: a water-soluble vitamin C₆H₈O₆ found in plants and especially in fruits and leafy vegetables or made synthetically and used in the prevention and treatment of scurvy and as an antioxidant for foods

called also ascorbic acid

Examples of vitamin C in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The body needs adequate levels of vitamin C for proper immune function. —Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2026

Many people enjoy lemon water in the morning to support hydration, vitamin C intake, and digestion. —Merve Ceylan, Health, 8 Jan. 2026

Mango is also high in other immune-boosting, inflammation-lowering nutrients, such as vitamin C, vitamin E, and folate, says Shah. —Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026

The seeds, called arils, are full of vitamin C and potassium. —Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1920, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for vitamin C

• abc
• absentee
• addressee
• adoptee
• agouti
• allottee
• amphorae
• amputee
• apc
• apogee
• appointee
• assessee

Kids Definition

vitamin C

noun

: a vitamin that is present especially in citrus fruits, tomatoes, and green vegetables and is needed by the body to prevent scurvy

called also ascorbic acid

Medical Definition

vitamin C

noun

: a water-soluble vitamin C₆H₈O₆ found in plants and especially in fruits and leafy vegetables or made synthetically and used in the prevention and treatment of scurvy and as an antioxidant for foods

called also ascorbic acid