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

Here are some of the more common benefits: Supports Nervous System Functioning Phenylalanine helps your body produce important brain chemicals like dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine. —Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 16 Mar. 2025

When people ask questions, challenge assumptions, and explore new ideas, their brains reward them with a rush of dopamine. —Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025

For example, the gut produces a significant amount of serotonin and dopamine in our body, which affect our mood and emotions. —Dr. Baibing Chen, Contributor, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025

People who regularly ate citrus were shown to have beneficial gut bacteria that may boost the production of serotonin and dopamine. —Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 28 Feb. 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