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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

antihistamine

/æntɪˈhɪstəmiːn/ noun · British & US
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What does antihistamine mean?

noun

A drug used to relieve or prevent allergy symptoms, such as itching, sneezing, and runny nose.

Example

"She took an antihistamine to alleviate her itchy eyes after being stung by a bee."

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