vitamin
noun
vi·ta·min
| \ ˈvī-tə-mən
, British usually ˈvi-\
, British usually ˈvi-\
Definition of vitamin
: any of various organic substances that are essential in minute quantities to the nutrition of most animals and some plants, act especially as coenzymes and precursors of coenzymes in the regulation of metabolic processes but do not provide energy or serve as building units, and are present in natural foodstuffs or sometimes produced within the body
Examples of vitamin in a Sentence
This cereal contains essential vitamins and minerals.
Did you remember to take your vitamin?
Recent Examples on the Web
The chemical is an oil derived from vitamin E. Investigators at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found the oil in cannabis products in samples collected from patients who fell ill across the country. — Lena H. Sun, chicagotribune.com, "Contaminant found in vaping products linked to deadly lung illnesses, health officials say," 5 Sep. 2019 The chemical is an oil derived from vitamin E. Investigators at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found the oil in cannabis products in samples collected from patients who fell ill across the country. — Anchorage Daily News, "Tests show contaminant found in vaping products linked to deadly lung illnesses," 5 Sep. 2019 The chemical is an oil derived from vitamin E. Investigators at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found the oil in cannabis products in samples collected from patients who fell ill across the country. — Lena H. Sun, The Denver Post, "Contaminant found in vaping products linked to deadly lung illnesses, tests show," 5 Sep. 2019 Go With a Serum Designed to deliver a high concentration of actives, serums are the most common form of delivery for vitamin C. — Vogue, "Everything You Need to Know About Vitamin C," 19 Aug. 2019 It’s time to soak up some vitamin-D. In the metro area, Friday morning clouds are expected to dissipate into a sunny afternoon with a high in the low 80s. — Anna Bauman, Detroit Free Press, "'Very nice summer weekend' expected in Detroit, across Michigan," 12 July 2019 Don’t forget non- or low-fat milk for a full fluid refresh, along with loads of protein, calcium and vitamin D. — Madelyn Fernstrom, NBC News, "Dr. Fernstrom: Hate drinking water? 7 delicious ways to stay hydrated," 10 July 2019 For vitamin D, go for fish, eggs and vitamin D. Similarly, exercise is key. — Ladan Nikravan Hayes, Cincinnati.com, "“Let’s Talk”: Can CBD oil provide menopause symptom relief?," 13 June 2019 Subscription supplement company Persona creates daily vitamin packs based on your lifestyle, health, and nutritional needs. — The Good Housekeeping Institute, Good Housekeeping, "GH Tested: Persona Nutrition," 21 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'vitamin.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for vitamin
vitamin
noun
English Language Learners Definition of vitamin
: a natural substance that is usually found in foods and that helps your body to be healthy
: a pill containing vitamins
See the full definition for vitamin in the English Language Learners Dictionary
vitamin
noun
vi·ta·min
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Kids Definition of vitamin
: any of a group of substances that are found naturally in many foods, are necessary in small quantities for good health and normal development and functioning, and are designated by a capital letter and sometimes a number
vitamin B6 vitamin C
vitamin
noun
vi·ta·min
| \ ˈvīt-ə-mən, British also ˈvit-
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Medical Definition of vitamin
: any of various organic substances that are essential in minute quantities to the nutrition of most animals and some plants, act especially as coenzymes and precursors of coenzymes in the regulation of metabolic processes but do not provide energy or serve as building units, and are present in natural foodstuffs or are sometimes produced within the body
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