anti-nausea

adjective

an·​ti-nau·​sea ˌan-tē-ˈnȯ-zē-ə How to pronounce anti-nausea (audio)
-sē-ə;
-ˈnȯ-zhə
-shə;
ˌan-tī-
variants or antinausea
: preventing or counteracting nausea
anti-nausea medications

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Once activated, this anti-nausea band releases a specific pattern of pulses that stimulate the median nerve under the skin. ABC News, 6 June 2026 Orange blossom Similar to lemon verbena, orange blossom is calming, antispasmodic (relaxing the muscles in the walls of your internal organs), and anti-nausea. Mélanie Defouilloy, Vogue, 6 June 2026 Try ginger tea, chews, or add fresh ginger to a stir-fry for anti-nausea support. Lauren Manaker, SELF, 10 Mar. 2026 Professional organizer Cathy Orr recommends keeping practical essentials like antihistamines, nasal spray, saline solution, and anti-nausea medication. Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for anti-nausea

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anti-nausea was in 1848

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“Anti-nausea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-nausea. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

Medical Definition

anti-nausea

adjective
an·​ti-nau·​sea
: preventing or counteracting nausea
anti-nausea drugs
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