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

El-Sayed, slumped on a black leather bench, was keeping his gaze forward to avoid motion sickness. — Eliza Griswold, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2026

Acupressure wristbands for motion sickness do not outperform placebos. — Andrés Henao, The Conversation, 27 Oct. 2026

The roads are quite windy, so those prone to motion sickness should proceed with caution. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026

Even more common but less serious, roller coasters can provoke dizziness, nausea and motion sickness. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for motion sickness

• homesickness
• seasickness
• quickness
• thickness

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