anti-allergy

adjective

an·​ti-al·​ler·​gy ˌan-tē-ˈa-lər-jē How to pronounce anti-allergy (audio)
ˌan-ˌtī-
medical
: relieving, controlling, or preventing allergic symptoms : anti-allergic
anti-allergy medications

Examples of anti-allergy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
There’s also an extensive pillow menu to choose from—options include firm, body temperature sensitive, microfiber gel, and anti-allergy. Sarah Khan, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2023 Lee also had the anti-allergy drug levocetirizine in his system. Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 16 May 2023 Lee also had the anti-allergy drug levocetirizine in his system, the New York Post reported. Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 2 May 2023 Preparing early by stocking up on anti-allergy medications. Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 8 Mar. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anti-allergy was in 1919

Dictionary Entries Near anti-allergy

Cite this Entry

“Anti-allergy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-allergy. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

anti-allergy

adjective
an·​ti-al·​ler·​gy -ˈal-ər-jē How to pronounce anti-allergy (audio)
: relieving, controlling, or preventing allergic symptoms : anti-allergic
an anti-allergy nasal spray
anti-allergy injections
More and more, doctors are combining anti-allergy weapons—prescribing, say, both antihistamines and corticosteroids for the same patient to get the antihistamines' quicker benefits and the corticosteroids' stronger impact.Judith Blake, The Seattle Times
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!