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

Rich in Antioxidants Kombucha contains antioxidants, including vitamin C, selenium, and carotenoids, that can help prevent or delay cell damage. —Mikayla Morell, Health, 13 Apr. 2026

According to Sawyer, the key antioxidant compounds in blueberries include anthocyanins, vitamin C, and vitamin E. —Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026

For example, the scarring on my chin calls for brightening vitamin C serums, while my raccoon-like under-eyes require products that tackle dark circles. —Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026

Choose red peppers, which pack significantly more vitamin C than the green kind, to maximize your intake. —Caroline Tien, SELF, 9 Apr. 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