motion sickness
noun
: sickness induced by motion (as in travel by air, car, or ship) and characterized by nausea
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Bring small portions of over-the-counter medicines, like Bonine for motion sickness and Tylenol for everything else and fit that into your ditty bag, or bring a separate clear ditty bag for them.
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Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
Those with a tendency to develop motion sickness might feel motion-sickness effects from the vibration, and if your stance is wrong the vibrations can cause headaches.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Some over‑the‑counter products that can pose risks include certain antihistamines, commonly found in allergy and cold remedies, nighttime sleep aids, motion sickness medications, and cough syrups, which can induce sleepiness or slow down cognitive function.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Add to it a younger brother’s motion sickness and everyone couldn’t wait to pile out of the car on the other side.
—Rebecca 'becca' Dyer, AZCentral.com, 28 Mar. 2026
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Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
Those with a tendency to develop motion sickness might feel motion-sickness effects from the vibration, and if your stance is wrong the vibrations can cause headaches.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Some over‑the‑counter products that can pose risks include certain antihistamines, commonly found in allergy and cold remedies, nighttime sleep aids, motion sickness medications, and cough syrups, which can induce sleepiness or slow down cognitive function.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Add to it a younger brother’s motion sickness and everyone couldn’t wait to pile out of the car on the other side.
—Rebecca 'becca' Dyer, AZCentral.com, 28 Mar. 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 19 Apr. 2026.
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