motion sickness

noun

Definition of motion sickness

: sickness induced by motion (as in travel by air, car, or ship) and characterized by nausea

Examples of motion sickness in a Sentence

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Scientists don’t entirely understand how motion sickness is triggered or why humans and other animals (fish included) experience it. — Malia Wollan, New York Times, "How to Overcome Seasickness," 2 Feb. 2018 Alcohol can act as a diuretic, while water will keep you hydrated and keep motion sickness, headaches and lightheadedness at bay. — New York Times, "4 Simple Tips to Stay Healthy on Your Next Trip," 7 June 2018 Your dog may do fine in the car while on flat city streets, but that doesn’t mean much—winding mountain roads into the wilderness will give you a better approximation for whether your dog is prone to motion sickness. — Jayme Moye, Outside Online, "How to Take Any Dog on an Adventure," 27 June 2018 One of the most famous roller coaster engineers had intense motion sickness. — Julia Fawal, Woman's Day, "10 Things You Never Knew About Roller Coasters," 24 July 2015 Vestibular migraine: Often appearing without headaches; symptoms include intense dizziness, nausea and vomiting, balance problems, extreme motion sickness, and sensitivity to sound. — Katy Schneider, The Cut, "Why Did It Take So Long to Figure Out Migraines?," 22 May 2018 With 25% to 40% of consumers saying they experience motion sickness, this industry’s projected growth to $108 billion in sales by 2021 according to DigiCapital may be off-balance. — Jay Samit, Fortune, "A Possible Cure for Virtual Reality Motion Sickness," 6 Feb. 2018 Ginger Planes, trains, and automobiles aren’t doing your motion sickness any favors. — Allison Young, Good Housekeeping, "6 Best Essential Oils To Help You On Your Summer Travels," 7 July 2017 That technology should enable the screen to switch colors more quickly than a standard LCD in order to make the overall image clearer and to reduce blur and motion sickness. — Lisa Eadicicco, Time, "Review: Facebook's New Oculus Go Headset Is What Virtual Reality Should Have Always Been," 1 May 2018

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