How to Use allergen in a Sentence

allergen

noun
  • The deceased was not informed that there were allergens in the order.
    Claudia Harmata, PEOPLE.com, 15 Sep. 2019
  • This model will help keep allergens and air pollutants at bay.
    Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2024
  • Many studies indicate that a faulty skin barrier lets in allergens that set off the atopic march.
    Scientific American, 26 Aug. 2019
  • As of Monday, our top allergens were: ragweed, chenopods and sagebrush.
    Jessica Boehm, Axios, 7 Oct. 2024
  • To begin with, people should try to reduce exposure to the allergen.
    Katia Hetter, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Getting the body used to the allergen, by consuming it first in tiny amounts and then in ever-larger portions, can help.
    The Economist, 3 Oct. 2019
  • The latter isn’t needed (after all, dairy is one of the big eight most common allergens), and the former is pretty processed.
    Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, 17 Sep. 2019
  • Try offering both allergen-free treats and regular candy.
    Melissa Gray, CNN, 31 Oct. 2019
  • Think of it like a cousin to peanut butter but one that's school-safe and free from the top eight allergens: peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, wheat and soybeans.
    Alysha Witwicki, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 30 Aug. 2019
  • Dust, allergens, pests, and mold all accumulate in air conditioning ducts.
    Jamie Gold, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
  • Allergy season is split into several categories based on the allergens in the area.
    Sarah Ladd, The Courier-Journal, 1 Sep. 2019
  • While the exact cause of food allergies is unknown, early exposure to some allergens, such as peanuts, can prevent them from developing.
    Kay Manning, chicagotribune.com, 30 Aug. 2019
  • Feces are associated with allergens and asthma, among other issues for residents.
    Catherine Rentz, baltimoresun.com, 22 Aug. 2019
  • The first thing to know is that truly allergen-free cats are a myth.
    Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2021
  • The tamales contain an allergen the vendor did not list on the package.
    Chris Smith, BGR, 26 Oct. 2021
  • Plus, Cocomels’ are proud to be free of the top eighty allergens as well as cholesterol, corn syrup, and dairy.
    Ashley Martens, redbookmag.com, 10 May 2023
  • It’s allergen-friendly—free of tree nuts, soy, and gluten.
    Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 6 Aug. 2020
  • The foods used in the study were peanut, cashew, egg, milk, walnut, hazelnut and wheat, which are some of the most common allergens, Wood said.
    Amanda Musa, CNN, 25 Feb. 2024
  • The recipes list if there are allergens present, including milk, wheat and nuts.
    Jenn Harrisstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2020
  • Look for the one made without nine food allergen labels on the bottle.
    Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Verywell Health, 15 May 2024
  • The top allergens in the regions are elm, juniper and poplar pollen, according to Pollen.
    The Enquirer, 22 Mar. 2024
  • The moving hangars work in tandem to help loosen allergens, dirt, and debris.
    Meggen Harris, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
  • But the packaging does not mention the presence of the allergen, as seen in the images below.
    Chris Smith, BGR, 10 Mar. 2022
  • One of the best ways to help a dog with allergies is to remove the allergen itself (the thing your dog is allergic to).
    Dallas News, 21 Dec. 2022
  • The pork and beef tamales the USDA recalled last week contained sesame, which is a common allergen.
    Chris Smith, BGR, 30 Oct. 2021
  • That’s because changes in your body, or in the load level of a certain allergen in the home, could trigger the onset of symptoms.
    Dan Diclerico, Good Housekeeping, 23 June 2021
  • The product contains milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the label.
    Marc Bona, cleveland, 21 Oct. 2022
  • The potential allergen that may be present in the meatball and sauce is parmesan cheese which, of course, was made using milk.
    Mike Wehner, BGR, 26 Feb. 2021
  • Like the candy corn snacks, the almonds contain an allergen that isn’t listed on the label.
    Chris Smith, BGR, 30 Sep. 2022
  • Each potential allergen is placed on your skin and covered for a few days.
    Alice Oglethorpe, SELF, 10 May 2024

Some of these examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'allergen.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Last Updated: