Examples of allergen in a Sentence
common allergens, such as pollen
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If your pets go outside on high-pollen days, bathe them afterward — their fur carries allergens directly onto furniture and bedding.
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Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Even feather dusters trap more dust and allergens than a paper towel.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
Start by minimizing your exposure to airborne allergens.
—Beth Biggee, EverydayHealth.com, 28 Apr. 2026
When a person comes into contact with one of their allergens, their body releases histamine and other chemicals that cause inflammation.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 28 Apr. 2026
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Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Even feather dusters trap more dust and allergens than a paper towel.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
Start by minimizing your exposure to airborne allergens.
—Beth Biggee, EverydayHealth.com, 28 Apr. 2026
When a person comes into contact with one of their allergens, their body releases histamine and other chemicals that cause inflammation.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Allergen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allergen. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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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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