allergist

noun

al·​ler·​gist ˈa-lər-jist 

: a specialist in allergy

Examples of allergist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology notes that some children naturally outgrow food allergies but recommends evaluation by an allergist to confirm when an allergy has resolved. — CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026

The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology suggests tracking symptoms over time to help guide a conversation with an allergist. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 28 Oct. 2026

Meanwhile, ten thousand miles to the northeast, an allergist and immunologist at the University of Virginia, Thomas Platts-Mills, was confronting a strange pattern of his own. — Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 29 June 2026

Hemmers said that mild allergy symptoms can be treated with over the counter drugs, but more severe cases that disrupt quality of life or day-to-day living, should be treated by a professional allergist. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

allergy + -ist entry 1

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

allergist

noun

al·​ler·​gist ˈal-ər-jəst 

: a specialist in treating allergies

Medical Definition

allergist

noun

al·​ler·​gist -jəst 

: a specialist in allergy