Examples of allergen in a Sentence
common allergens, such as pollen
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Neither allergen is listed on the packaging.
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Annabelle Canela, Parents, 15 Sep. 2025
Per Healthline, nuts are a top allergen in the United States that affects about 20 million people.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
Most thrift stores won't accept them due to concerns about bedbugs, allergens, and general hygiene.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2025
The Girl Scouts announced the new flavor on social media, where some fans expressed disappointment that the cookies contain allergens.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
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Annabelle Canela, Parents, 15 Sep. 2025
Per Healthline, nuts are a top allergen in the United States that affects about 20 million people.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
Most thrift stores won't accept them due to concerns about bedbugs, allergens, and general hygiene.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2025
The Girl Scouts announced the new flavor on social media, where some fans expressed disappointment that the cookies contain allergens.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for allergen
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“Allergen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allergen. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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allergen
noun
al·ler·gen
ˈal-ər-jən 
: a substance that induces allergy
inhaled allergens
a suspected food allergen
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