irritation
noun
ir·ri·ta·tion
ˌir-ə-ˈtā-shən 
1
2
: a condition of irritability, soreness, roughness, or inflammation of a bodily part
Examples of irritation in a Sentence
Dad's general irritation at the incessant complaining coming from the back seat of the car.
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Monitor for irritation—discontinue any product that stings, burns or worsens symptoms.
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Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 18 May 2026
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In animal studies, the system reduced blood pressure levels while avoiding much of the irritation and tissue damage associated with traditional implants.
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Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 18 May 2026
The cream is marketed to help relieve eczema symptoms including itching, dryness, redness, cracking and irritation.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
In animal studies, the system reduced blood pressure levels while avoiding much of the irritation and tissue damage associated with traditional implants.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
According to a 2025 review in Frontiers in Neuroscience, sneezing begins when specialized sensory receptors inside the nasal lining detect irritation.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for irritation
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“Irritation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irritation. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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irritation
noun
ir·ri·ta·tion
ˌir-ə-ˈtā-shən
1
: the act of irritating : the state of being irritated
2
Medical Definition
irritation
noun
ir·ri·ta·tion
ˌir-ə-ˈtā-shən
1
2
: a condition of irritability, soreness, roughness, or inflammation of a bodily part
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