pollen

noun

pol·len ˈpä-lən

: a mass of microspores in a seed plant appearing usually as a fine dust

: a dusty bloom on the body of an insect

Examples of pollen in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Similar to other bees, these insects get pollen and nectar from flowers and crops, such as sunflowers, wildflowers and stone fruits. —

Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2023 The tar pits provide a remarkably complete cross-section of life at the time, preserving birds, small reptiles, insects, plants and even pollen that fell into the muck along with larger mammals. —

Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2023 This one can take on all the unwanted houseguests, from pollen and smoke to germs. —

Jasmine Gomez, Women's Health, 11 Aug. 2023 That covers dander, dust, pollen, and potentially other allergens. —

Mia Huelsbeck, Peoplemag, 11 July 2023 Birch pollen and evening primrose seeds collected from the contaminated areas around Chernobyl have shown improved DNA repair systems since the accident. —

Monique Brouillette, Popular Mechanics, 6 July 2023 Mites, thrips, aphids and some pollen and plant juices round out their diet. —

Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 July 2023 The steam cycle doubles as sanitation and removes germs, bacteria, pollen, and dust mites, as well as wrinkles and static. —

Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2023 This is not the kind of pollen that erupts in clouds of sulfur yellow, to be inhaled by unsuspecting humans who then run to the pharmacy for a gallon-sized bottle of Sinex spray. —

Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 Sep. 2023 See More

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