dopamine

noun

do·​pa·​mine ˈdō-pə-ˌmēn 

: a monoamine C₈H₁₁NO₂ that is a decarboxylated form of dopa and that occurs especially as a neurotransmitter in the brain

Examples of dopamine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Too much of our society, however, is dependent on quick dopamine releases, even in learning experiences. —Ulrik Juul Christensen, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025

Singing is proven to release positive neurochemicals such as endorphin, dopamine, and serotonin, acting as a natural antidepressant. —Hailey Roden, The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2025

This reward system makes the brain release a lot of dopamine, similar to how substance addiction works. —Lani Ngonethong, Twin Cities, 30 Aug. 2025

Key Takeaways Culinary and medicinal non-psychedelic mushrooms may help fight depression by boosting serotonin, dopamine, and regulating stress pathways. —Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 27 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

dopa + amine

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dopamine

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

Medical Definition

dopamine

noun

do·​pa·​mine ˈdō-pə-ˌmēn 

: a monoamine C₈H₁₁NO₂ that is a decarboxylated form of dopa and occurs especially as a neurotransmitter in the brain and as an intermediate in the biosynthesis of epinephrine see intropin