B1nounhealthfood
US/ˈæl.ər.dʒiː/
UK/ˈæl.ə.dʒi/
a medical condition in which your body reacts badly to something such as food, dust or animals
In context
I have an allergy to peanuts, so I always check the label.
Pollen allergies are worse in spring, when the trees begin to bloom.
Please tell the nurse about any food allergies before the treatment.
Words that go with allergy
noun + noun
- food allergyA food allergy can be dangerous for small children.
- allergy symptomsAllergy symptoms include sneezing and itchy eyes.
verb + noun
- have an allergyDo you have any allergies we should know about?
- develop an allergyHe developed an allergy to cats at the age of ten.
noun + preposition
- allergy toShe has a severe allergy to shellfish.
adjective + noun
- severe allergyA severe allergy may need an emergency injection.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
allergy with seafoodCorrect: allergy to seafood