English · Food & Drink
allergy
/ˈæl.ə.dʒi/
[/ˈæl.ə.dʒi/]
harmful food reaction
Intermediatenoun
Definition
An allergy is a condition in which the body reacts badly to a certain food or substance.
Example
Because of his nut allergy, he always checks the label before eating any packaged snack.
Because of his nut allergy, he always checks the label before eating any packaged snack.
Etymology
From German 'Allergie', from Greek 'allos' (other) and 'ergon' (work, reaction).
How & Where It’s Used
A medical reaction to foods or substances; serious cases need urgent care.