vitamin

noun

vi·​ta·​min ˈvī-tə-mən 

British usually

ˈvi- 

: 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

Choose snack foods that fill you up and provide your body with essential nutrients like protein, vitamins, and minerals. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Nov. 2024

For example, the natural sugar in an apple is packaged with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that protect your health. —Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024

Lucy Binder The basis of my immune system booster infusion was a saline solution (NaCl) that was enriched with various vitamins, minerals, nutrients, and antioxidants that are important for a healthy immune system. —Lucy Binder, Glamour, 29 Oct. 2024

Plus, vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption, and one cup of fortified goat milk has 15% of the DV for vitamin D.72 Phosphorus is another essential component of your bones and teeth. —Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 2 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

alteration of vitamine, from Latin vita life + English amine

First Known Use

circa 1912, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing vitamin

• B vitamin
• vitamin A
• vitamin B6
• vitamin B complex
• vitamin C
• vitamin D3
• vitamin E
• vitamin H
• vitamin K3

Kids Definition

vitamin

noun

vi·​ta·​min ˈvīt-ə-mən 

: any of various substances that are necessary in very small amounts to the nutrition of most animals and some plants, that are important to the control of growth and development by activating and assisting in the function of enzymes, and that are present naturally in many foods or in some cases are produced within the body

Medical Definition

vitamin

noun

vi·​ta·​min ˈvīt-ə-mən, British also ˈvit- 

: 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