jet lag

noun

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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I had bad jet lag after that last trip overseas.

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One not nice thing about coming back from Southeast Asia: jet lag. — Amanda Shapiro, Bon Appétit, "A Summer of DIY Eating," 27 June 2019 Flying from west to east is associated with worse jet lag than east to west. — National Geographic, "Going overseas? Overcome jet lag with these expert tips," 12 Mar. 2019 Per the American Sleep Association, 93 percent of travelers will experience jet lag at some point. — National Geographic, "Going overseas? Overcome jet lag with these expert tips," 12 Mar. 2019 For the route, Singapore Airlines even worked with award-winning wellness company Canyon Ranch to develop a special jet lag-busting menu, and in-flight stretching and exercise routines. — Katherine Lagrave, Condé Nast Traveler, "What the Longest Flight in the World Is Actually Like," 13 Oct. 2018 Now the New Yorkers among us will get to see them sans jet lag. — Steff Yotka, Vogue, "Meet the People, Trends, and Products That Will Rule Fashion in 2019," 17 Dec. 2018 The Galapagos checks a lot of boxes: no jet lag, relatively easy flights, warm weather, and lots of activities. — Laura Dannen Redman, Condé Nast Traveler, "18 Summers: The Ultimate Guide to Not Wasting a Single Vacation With Your Kids," 20 July 2018 Apart from jet lag, which is when the body’s internal schedule temporarily doesn’t match the schedule of the outside world, why do circadian rhythms matter enough for hundreds of researchers to study them? — Jacqueline Detwiler, Popular Mechanics, "Why You Should Have Heart Surgery in the Afternoon," 26 Dec. 2018 That's not her only method of beating back jet lag. — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, "The Travel Essentials Meghan Markle Never Flies Without," 23 Aug. 2018

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jet lag

noun

English Language Learners Definition of jet lag

: 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