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

High doses of vitamin C can upset your stomach. —Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Apr. 2026

Cauliflower offers slightly more vitamin C, potassium, and protein, while cabbage provides more fiber and calcium. —Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2026

Supplements, amino acid-rich foods, and vitamin C-rich foods may support collagen intake and your body’s collagen production. —Carrie Madormo, Health, 31 Mar. 2026

Similarly, vitamin C remains a staple for protecting against environmental damage. —Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 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