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air·​sick | \ ˈer-ˌsik How to pronounce airsick (audio) \

Definition of airsick

: affected with motion sickness associated with flying

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airsickness noun

First Known Use of airsick

circa 1785, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of airsick was circa 1785

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“Airsick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airsick. Accessed 11 Aug. 2022.

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airsick

adjective
air·​sick | \ ˈa(ə)r-ˌsik, ˈe(ə)r- How to pronounce airsick (audio) \

Medical Definition of airsick

: affected with motion sickness associated with flying

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