morning sickness

noun

: nausea and vomiting that occurs typically in the morning especially during the earlier months of pregnancy

Examples of morning sickness in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Drinking Peppermint Tea When Feeling Unwell Peppermint tea may help to relieve nausea, including morning sickness during pregnancy.4 It may also be used for menstrual cramps and digestive discomfort, among other concerns. —Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2026

Although loaded water was the key to conquering her morning sickness, Hoffman says that ginger was also incredibly helpful for her. —Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026

Lopez experienced none of the usual pregnancy symptoms, such as morning sickness, and never felt kicks. —Laura Ungar The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 28 Dec. 2025

Severe Morning Sickness Relief Hyperemesis gravidarum is a severe form of morning sickness that affects up to 3 percent of pregnant people. —Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 23 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for morning sickness

• homesickness
• seasickness
• quickness
• thickness

Kids Definition

morning sickness

noun

: nausea that occurs typically in the morning and that is usually associated with the early months of pregnancy

Medical Definition

morning sickness

noun

: nausea and vomiting that occurs typically in the morning especially during the earlier months of pregnancy