vitamin E

noun

: any of several fat-soluble vitamins that are chemically tocopherols whose lack in the human body is associated especially with neurological symptoms (as ataxia and muscle weakness), that are found especially in wheat germ, vegetable oils, egg yolk, and green leafy vegetables or are made synthetically, and that are used chiefly in animal feeds and as antioxidants

especially : alpha-tocopherol

Examples of vitamin E in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The slightly curved wand coats each lash in nourishing ingredients—biotin helps to fortify lashes to protect against breakage, while antioxidant-rich ingredients like peptides, vitamin E, and panthenol help to condition and hydrate. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025

Take a pre-wash oil containing argan oil or vitamin E, for instance. —Jenna Ryu, SELF, 25 Mar. 2025

It’s formulated with skin-nourishing ingredients like collagen, vitamin E, hyaluronic acid, jojoba oil, green tea, aloe vera, and retinol to combat signs of aging without irritating the skin. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2025

Also in the mix is vitamin E to repair barrier damage and guard against free radicals. —Sarah Han, Allure, 9 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for vitamin E

• actuary
• antiquary
• bolsheviki
• calliope
• chelicerae
• covenantee
• cruciferae
• diastole
• distributee
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• interviewee
• origami

Kids Definition

vitamin E

noun

: any of various oily liquid compounds that can be dissolved in fats, are found especially in plants, and are necessary in the body to prevent infertility and the breakdown of muscles

Medical Definition

vitamin E

noun

: any of several fat-soluble vitamins that are chemically tocopherols or tocotrienols whose lack in the human body is associated especially with neurological symptoms (as ataxia and muscle weakness), that are found especially in wheat germ, vegetable oils, egg yolk, and green leafy vegetables or are made synthetically, and that are used chiefly in animal feeds and as antioxidants

especially : alpha-tocopherol