lycopene

noun

ly·​co·​pene ˈlī-kə-ˌpēn 

: a carotenoid pigment C₄₀H₅₆ that is the red coloring matter of the tomato

Examples of lycopene in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The bright orange hue comes from the sea buckthorn oil, which is naturally rich in lycopene and carotenoids, packed with omegas and fatty acids that help plump and nourish the skin. —Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 25 Apr. 2025

However, papaya, besides papain, is a good source of vitamin C and lycopene—two nutrients that may aid immune health and may be a good addition to your diet.171819 5. —Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2025

How to Use It Papaya contains many antioxidants, including vitamin C, lycopene, and quercetin. —Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2025

Research shows that following a diet high in lycopene is an effective way to lower heart disease risk.26 11. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 24 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary lycop- (from New Latin Lycopersicon, genus of herbs) + -ene

First Known Use

circa 1929, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for lycopene

• acrolein
• adenine
• alkylene
• aniline
• anthracene
• aquiline
• asphaltene
• atlantean
• atrazine
• butadiene
• butylene
• caesarean

Medical Definition

lycopene

noun

ly·​co·​pene ˈlī-kə-ˌpēn 

: a red pigment C₄₀H₅₆ isomeric with carotene that occurs in many ripe fruits (as the tomato)