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

Rose and lotus extracts add extra luminosity, while natural vitamin E provides antioxidant support. —Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 Jan. 2026

Keep their hands moisturized, unbothered, and thriving through the rest of winter with Nonfiction's hand cream, which features shea butter, sweet almond, and vitamin E, and comes laced with pleasant cardamom and bergamot scent. —Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2026

Ingredients like vitamin E and alpha hydroxy acids aid with hydration. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026

There are plenty to choose from, including vitamin C, resveratrol, vitamin E, ferulic acid, and niacinamide. —Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 20 Jan. 2026

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