B2nounnaturescience
US/ˈpɑː.lən/
UK/ˈpɒl.ən/
a fine yellow powder made by flowers, which bees carry to other flowers so new seeds can grow
In context
Bees carry pollen from one flower to another as they collect nectar.
My eyes itch and I sneeze whenever the pollen count is high.
Cars parked under the trees were covered in yellow pollen this morning.
Words that go with pollen
noun + noun
- pollen countThe pollen count is very high today.
- pollen allergyA pollen allergy can ruin the spring.
- pollen seasonPollen season usually starts in March.
verb + noun
- spread pollenWind and insects spread pollen over long distances.
- collect pollenWorker bees collect pollen to feed the young.
noun + preposition
- grains of pollenGrains of pollen are too small to see without a microscope.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a pollenCorrect: pollen