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

Young pregnant woman sitting on floor near toilet suffering with morning sickness. —Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025

Nausea and vomiting symptoms associated with morning sickness can reduce appetite and overall food intake.9 On the other hand, research has also shown that some pregnant people eat more milk, meat, and eggs as a result of the nausea and vomiting during the early stages of pregnancy. —Laura Schober, Health, 21 Aug. 2025

According to the outlet, the royal had the treatment while pregnant with Prince George, now 11, and suffered from hyperemesis gravidarum, which causes morning sickness. —Janine Henni, People.com, 3 July 2025

One review found that the spice can improve morning sickness in pregnant people and nausea in people who receive chemotherapy. —Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 2 July 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