motion sickness

noun

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

Examples of motion sickness in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Planning a trip can include learning how to prevent motion sickness. Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 9 Oct. 2024 Of course, there are ways to reduce the risk of seasickness, even for those susceptible to motion sickness. David Nikel, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024 Why does motion sickness happen in the first place? Lauren Mazzo, SELF, 27 Sep. 2024 Why do some people get motion sickness but not others? Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for motion sickness 

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Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of motion sickness was in 1881

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Cite this Entry

“Motion sickness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motion%20sickness. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

motion sickness

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

Medical Definition

motion sickness

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

called also kinetosis

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