pollen count

noun

: a number that indicates the amount of pollen in the air and that is used by people who get sick from breathing in pollen
a high/low pollen count

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Tuesday’s pollen count was in the high range at 1,112, according to Atlanta Allergy and Asthma. Alexis Stevens, ajc, 2 Mar. 2023 Pollen update: The latest pollen count was washed out by rain. Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 17 Feb. 2023

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“Pollen count.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pollen%20count. Accessed 30 Mar. 2023.

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