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ENGLISH DICTIONARY
Vitamin
/ˈvɪt.ə.mɪn/ · noun
Meaning
Any of a specific group of organic compounds essential in small quantities for healthy human growth, metabolism, development, and body function; found in minute amounts in plant and animal foods or sometimes produced synthetically; deficiencies of specific vitamins produce specific disorders..
Definitions by Sense
Any of a specific group of organic compounds essential in small quantities for healthy human growth, metabolism, development, and body function; found in minute amounts in plant and animal foods or sometimes produced synthetically; deficiencies of specific vitamins produce specific disorders.
(informal, figurative) preceding a word or its initial letter, to imply that the referent benefits health or wellness
(transitive, dated) To fortify with vitamins.
Example Sentences
a food rich in vitamins
Vitamin N: The Essential Guide to a Nature-Rich Life
I just follow three three Cs: clean living, chewing thoroughly, and a daily dose of vitamin Church
Vitamin means Any of a specific group of organic compounds essential in small quantities for healthy human growth, metabolism, development, and body function; found in minute amounts in plant and animal foods or sometimes produced synthetically; deficiencies of specific vitamins produce specific disorders..