vitamin
/ˈvɑet.ə.mən/noun
A natural substance found in food that the body needs in small amounts to stay healthy.
Example sentences
- “Oranges are a good source of vitamin C.”
- “Her doctor told her to take a vitamin D supplement in winter.”
- “Fresh vegetables give you almost every vitamin you need.”
Vitamins are named by letters: vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D. Americans say VY-ta-min, while the British say VIT-a-min.