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

This antioxidant-rich formula pairs vitamin C with ferulic acid to brighten skin, refine texture, and even out tone. —Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026

Hyaluronic acid and jojoba oil provide moisture without heaviness, while vitamin C works to reduce discoloration and even skin tone. —Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026

Carrot juice is much higher in vitamin A, beta carotene, vitamin C, and vitamin K, while beet juice provides more folate and natural nitrates linked to blood flow and blood pressure support. —Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 26 Jan. 2026

These beneficial ingredients include things like collagen for healthy skin and vitamin C for immune-boosting benefits. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 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