motion sickness
noun
: sickness induced by motion (as in travel by air, car, or ship) and characterized by nausea
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Still, here’s one that those with a propensity to motion sickness may want to take a pass on.
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Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Infiniti’s ‘stadium seating’ approach elevates each row of seating above the row in front so every passenger has a clear view of the road, reducing motion sickness.
—Scotty Reiss, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026
As Xavier—who was, rather conveniently, a licensed pilot—guided a plane out of the Colorado bunker in a quest to find her in Atlanta, viewers staggered off the Paradise ride, too confused to tell if that queasiness in the pit of our stomachs was excitement or just motion sickness.
—Judy Berman, Time, 23 Feb. 2026
While Frederick said passengers may notice the movement less on a bigger ship and face a lower risk of motion sickness, expedition ships are built for those conditions.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
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Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Infiniti’s ‘stadium seating’ approach elevates each row of seating above the row in front so every passenger has a clear view of the road, reducing motion sickness.
—Scotty Reiss, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026
As Xavier—who was, rather conveniently, a licensed pilot—guided a plane out of the Colorado bunker in a quest to find her in Atlanta, viewers staggered off the Paradise ride, too confused to tell if that queasiness in the pit of our stomachs was excitement or just motion sickness.
—Judy Berman, Time, 23 Feb. 2026
While Frederick said passengers may notice the movement less on a bigger ship and face a lower risk of motion sickness, expedition ships are built for those conditions.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for motion sickness
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“Motion sickness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motion%20sickness. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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