motion sickness

noun

: sickness induced by motion (as in travel by air, car, or ship) and characterized by nausea

Examples of motion sickness in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Unfortunately, as a lifelong sufferer of motion sickness, my demo ended abruptly, with an immediate departure from the Apple Store and my family desperately searching the Corte Madera shopping center for ginger ale. Sarah Lent, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 Non-drowsy Dramamine helps relieve motion sickness for up to 24 hours. Christopher Murray, Fox News, 30 May 2024 Planning a trip can include learning how to prevent motion sickness. Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 9 Oct. 2024 Of course, there are ways to reduce the risk of seasickness, even for those susceptible to motion sickness. David Nikel, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for motion sickness 

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Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of motion sickness was in 1881

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Cite this Entry

“Motion sickness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motion%20sickness. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

motion sickness

noun
: sickness caused by motion (as in travel by air, car, or ship) and characterized especially by nausea

Medical Definition

motion sickness

noun
: sickness induced by motion (as in travel by air, car, or ship) and characterized by nausea

called also kinetosis

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