airsick

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adjective

air·​sick ˈer-ˌsik 

: affected with motion sickness associated with flying

airsickness noun

airsickness

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noun

air·​sick·​ness

ˈer-ˌsik-nəs

: motion sickness associated with flying and the modifying factors of high speed and altitude characterized by dizziness, nausea, headache, muscular weakness, faintness, anxiety, pallor, cold sweats, tremor, and vomiting compare altitude sickness

Examples of airsick in a Sentence

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Adjective

If perfected, the same principle could help passengers who get carsick, seasick, or airsick. —Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1785, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1784, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

airsick

adjective

air·​sick -ˌsik 

: sick to one's stomach while riding in an airplane because of its motion

airsickness noun

Medical Definition

airsick

adjective

air·​sick ˈa(ə)r-ˌsik, ˈe(ə)r- 

: affected with motion sickness associated with flying

airsickness noun