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 have long thought that some kind of cure for motion sickness was possible. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, "A New Electronic Device Could Cure the Military's Big Motion Sickness Problem," 22 Nov. 2018 This will give you a chance to see if your dog suffers from motion sickness or exhibits any nervous or anxious behaviors about traveling. — Laurren Welch, Country Living, "Everything You Need to Know About Road-Tripping With Your Dog," 31 Jan. 2019 But it wasn’t calibrated correctly and induced severe motion sickness. — Eleanor Hildebrandt, Popular Mechanics, "The True Story of the Lost Sci-Fi Movie "Brainstorm," Natalie Wood’s Last Film," 21 Dec. 2018 The Armed Forces have a huge motion sickness problem. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, "A New Electronic Device Could Cure the Military's Big Motion Sickness Problem," 22 Nov. 2018 That’s because there’s no earthly analog to space motion sickness. — Rachel Becker, The Verge, "SpaceX’s Moon loop will affect passengers’ health — here’s how," 18 Sep. 2018 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

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