allergy

noun
UK: /ˈælədʒi/
US: /ˈælərdʒi/

  1. A condition that makes you sick when you eat, breathe, or touch something that is normally harmless.

    1. I have an allergy to nuts, so I can't eat this cake. [ ] [ ]
    2. His allergy to pollen made him sneeze all day during the spring season. [ ] [ ]

  2. A strong dislike or negative reaction to something.

    1. I have an allergy to doing any kind of housework especially cleaning. [ ] [ ]
    2. She has an allergy to people who are late for meetings and show no respect. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

sensitivity reaction aversion
allergy adjective

  1. Relating to or caused by an allergy.

    1. I have an allergic reaction to cats that makes me sneeze. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor prescribed an antihistamine for his allergic symptoms in spring. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "allergy" in English means: A condition that makes you sick when you eat, breathe, or touch something that is normally harmless., A strong dislike or negative reaction to something..

The phonetic transcription of "allergy" is /ˈælədʒi/ in British English and /ˈælərdʒi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "allergy": sensitivity, reaction, aversion.

Example usage of "allergy": "I have an allergy to nuts, so I can't eat this cake.". More examples on the page.