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

Jones’ pregnancy had been smooth — not even morning sickness — until four days before her due date. —Irena Hwang, ProPublica, 2 July 2024

Immobilized by morning sickness, Chang was physically unable to prioritize work over what was happening in her body. —Catherine Wagley, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2024

Try adopting one of these natural practices for morning sickness treatment. —Lisa Milbrand, Parents, 13 June 2024

My mother went through all kinds of body changes and discomforts, back aches, fatigue, morning sickness, mental and emotional swings. —James Scott Kennedy Jr., Hartford Courant, 12 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined above

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