seasickness

noun

sea·​sick·​ness ˈsē-ˌsik-nəs How to pronounce seasickness (audio)
: motion sickness experienced on the water

Examples of seasickness in a Sentence

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Christie suffered from acute seasickness, unfortunate considering her trips to each continent were by ship. Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025 Even so, seasickness bags appeared in stairwells and public areas. Heather Steinberger, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024 Their trip through France had street-side dining, idyllic views, marinas and yes – seasickness. Rachel Raposas, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024 Travelers who are used to sailing the warm Caribbean waters might feel hesitant to sail in the region’s colder aid, worried about seasickness or simply unsure about the destinations themselves. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for seasickness

Word History

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of seasickness was in 1613

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“Seasickness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seasickness. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

seasickness

noun
sea·​sick·​ness -nəs How to pronounce seasickness (audio)
: motion sickness experienced on the water

called also mal de mer

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