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

Niacinamide and vitamin C can help brighten and even out skin tone. — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026

To improve iron levels, focus on eating heme iron sources like red meat and take iron supplements with vitamin C to enhance absorption. — Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 21 Aug. 2026

This moisturizer has hyaluronic acid to hydrate skin, retinol to minimize wrinkles, and vitamin C for a radiant glow. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026

This box comes with 30 packets of vitamin C at 1,000 milligrams. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1920, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for vitamin C

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

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