jet lag

noun

Updated on: 13 May 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

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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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Our first stop was the mecca of Tartine Bakery in the Mission, where jet lag got us there before a line had formed.

— carla lalli music, Bon Appetit, "I Planned an Entire Vacation Around Croissants and Regret Nothing," 3 May 2018
The second-favorite in the morning line for Saturday's Kentucky Derby will have to overcome the weight of history -- if not jet lag -- to win the 144th Run for the Roses.

— mark inabinett, AL.com, "Kentucky Derby 2018: Well-traveled Mendelssohn seeks breakthrough," 3 May 2018
The first stop in Milan right off the plane, and sure to banish jet lag, is my annual pilgrimage to Rossana Orlandi.

— wendy goodman, The Cut, "Twelve dazzling moments at the Milan Furniture Fair.," 26 Apr. 2018
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

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First Known Use of jet lag

1965

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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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