1
a
: ill health : illness
b
: a disordered, weakened, or unsound condition
2
: a specific disease
3
: nausea, queasiness
Examples of sickness in a Sentence
He died from an unknown sickness.
she was plagued by sickness most of her adult life
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Minor gastrointestinal discomfort is probably the most common symptom; however, pathogens that may cause only minor sickness in some people may cause serious conditions or death in others, especially in the very young, old, or those with weakened immune systems.
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Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 18 July 2025
The medical group provides urgent care, primary care, telemedicine, women’s and men’s health services and specialized programs for weight loss, as well as IV infusions for people needing nutrients, hydration or recovery from sickness and hangovers, its news release said.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2025
How parametric insurance works Unlike traditional indemnity insurance, which only pays out when sickness is proven through medical documentation, parametric insurance doesn't require filing a claim.
—Jyoti Thakur, NPR, 16 July 2025
Motion sickness Motion sickness occurs when your eyes, ears, body, and brain can’t agree on what the hell is going on.
—Rachel Nall, SELF, 17 June 2025
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Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 18 July 2025
The medical group provides urgent care, primary care, telemedicine, women’s and men’s health services and specialized programs for weight loss, as well as IV infusions for people needing nutrients, hydration or recovery from sickness and hangovers, its news release said.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2025
How parametric insurance works Unlike traditional indemnity insurance, which only pays out when sickness is proven through medical documentation, parametric insurance doesn't require filing a claim.
—Jyoti Thakur, NPR, 16 July 2025
Motion sickness Motion sickness occurs when your eyes, ears, body, and brain can’t agree on what the hell is going on.
—Rachel Nall, SELF, 17 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for sickness
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“Sickness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sickness. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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