lutein

noun

lu·​tein ˈlü-tē-ən  ˈlü-ˌtēn 

: an orange xanthophyll C₄₀H₅₆O₂ occurring in plants, animal fat, egg yolk, and the corpus luteum

Examples of lutein in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The lutein and zeaxanthin carotenoids found in kiwis help decrease oxidation in the eye, which can lead to cataracts. —Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 15 Jan. 2026

These compounds, called lutein and zeaxanthin, are found in foods like mangos, egg yolks, corn, and green-leafy vegetables and are also components of the AREDS2 eye supplement. —Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 8 Dec. 2025

Each serving delivers omega-3s from algal oil, lutein, zeaxanthin and a gentle 50mg of green tea caffeine for clean, balanced energy. —Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025

In fact, eggs are a nutrient-dense food, rich in protein, choline, vitamin D, lutein, B vitamins and other essential nutrients, helping to address common nutrient shortfalls among school-age children. —Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 6 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lutein

• affine
• airline
• align
• aline
• assign
• baseline
• beamline
• benign
• bloodline
• bovine
• byline
• canine

Medical Definition

lutein

noun

lu·​tein ˈlüt-ē-ən  ˈlü-ˌtēn 

: an orange xanthophyll C₄₀H₅₆O₂ occurring in plants usually with carotenes and chlorophylls and in animal fat, egg yolk, and the corpus luteum