jet lag

noun

Updated on: 16 Apr 2018

Definition of jet lag

: a condition that is characterized by various psychological and physiological effects (such as fatigue and irritability), occurs following long flight through several time zones, and probably results from disruption of circadian rhythms in the human body

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jet-lagged

play \ˈjet-ˌlagd\ adjective

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Examples of jet lag in a Sentence

I had bad jet lag after that last trip overseas.

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Below, Bruna shares her top tips for packing, beating jet lag, and making the most of any trip.

— Vogue, "Supermodel Cindy Bruna Shares Her 4 Ultimate Packing Tips," 30 Mar. 2018
Qantas is pairing its rollout of the new flight this month with an extensive program to help passengers manage jet lag.

— robert wall, WSJ, "Airlines Conquer Challenges of Long-Haul Flights. Now Can Passengers?," 24 Mar. 2018
Wrapping up the 2018 Australian Open, jet lag edition. 1) Here’s a wrap-up podcast for your listening pleasure.

— jon wertheim, SI.com, "Mailbag: How Many More Majors Can Roger Federer Win?," 31 Jan. 2018
Drew Scott isn’t going to let a little jet lag stop him from showing his love for Linda Phan!

— shelby reitman, PEOPLE.com, "Drew Scott Reveals the Valentine's Day Surprise He Planned for Fiancée Linda Phan," 19 Feb. 2018
Oh, and guzzle water, as dehydration makes jet lag worse.

— elise taylor, Vogue, "How to World-Travel Without the Jet Lag," 8 Feb. 2018
People were worried about Lucy’s jet lag when this photo of her with Vonn surfaced on Twitter.

— jenna west, SI.com, "Daily Olympic Digest: We're Off and Running in PyeongChang!," 10 Feb. 2018
Now, while some scientists have suggested that those eager to keep fresh use flashing light treatment to fight jet lag, some Olympic ski jumpers are taking a different approach.

— natasha bach, Fortune, "U.S. Olympians Have a New Way to Get Over Jet Lag. And It's Not for the Faint of Heart," 8 Feb. 2018
Their jet lag cures Van Der Burgh: Get some sleep—and a neck massage onboard never hurt either.

— natalie b. compton, GQ, "How to Travel Like a Billionaire," 31 Jan. 2018

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First Known Use of jet lag

1965

JET LAG Defined for English Language Learners

jet lag

noun

Definition of jet lag for English Language Learners

: a tired and unpleasant feeling that you sometimes get when you travel by airplane to a place that is far away

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jet lag

noun \ ˈjet-ˌlag \

medical Definition of jet lag

: a condition that is characterized by various psychological and physiological effects (as fatigue and irritability), occurs following long flight through several time zones, and probably results from disruption of circadian rhythms in the human body — called also jet fatigue

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jet-lagged

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