vitamin E

noun

: any of several fat-soluble vitamins that are chemically tocopherols whose lack in the human body is associated especially with neurological symptoms (as ataxia and muscle weakness), that are found especially in wheat germ, vegetable oils, egg yolk, and green leafy vegetables or are made synthetically, and that are used chiefly in animal feeds and as antioxidants

especially : alpha-tocopherol

Examples of vitamin E in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Powered by a nourishing blend of sodium hyaluronate, glycerin, and vitamin E, this new formula by glides on like a refreshing gel moisturizer, leaving behind (as the name would suggest) just enough coverage to even out skin tone. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 26 June 2025

Similar to body self-tanners, they’re formulated with moisturizing ingredients like (vitamin E and hyaluronic acid) to nourish the skin, and sometimes even vitamin C for anti-aging purposes. —Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 18 June 2025

Target area: Neck and décolletage Key ingredients: Macadamia seed oil, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin E Summer Fridays Rich Cushion Cream The Summer Fridays Rich Cushion Cream is a great pick for anyone with sensitive, dry skin. —Jennifer Chan, People.com, 10 June 2025

Infused with aloe vera to nourish and soothe, there’s also vitamin E to calm and hydrate. —Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for vitamin E

• actuary
• antiquary
• bolsheviki
• calliope
• chelicerae
• covenantee
• cruciferae
• diastole
• distributee
• hyperbole
• interviewee
• origami

Kids Definition

vitamin E

noun

: any of various oily liquid compounds that can be dissolved in fats, are found especially in plants, and are necessary in the body to prevent infertility and the breakdown of muscles

Medical Definition

vitamin E

noun

: any of several fat-soluble vitamins that are chemically tocopherols or tocotrienols whose lack in the human body is associated especially with neurological symptoms (as ataxia and muscle weakness), that are found especially in wheat germ, vegetable oils, egg yolk, and green leafy vegetables or are made synthetically, and that are used chiefly in animal feeds and as antioxidants

especially : alpha-tocopherol