motion sickness
noun
: sickness induced by motion (as in travel by air, car, or ship) and characterized by nausea
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Unlike bustling theme park rides, the gentle, slow rotation of the Flyer is incredibly smooth, eliminating any potential motion sickness or fear of heights for little adventurers.
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Michelle Stansbury, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
To thwart motion sickness, the experienced British Airways flight attendant shared with travel agency Ocean Florida, according to the Daily Mail, that passengers should avoid booking seats in the back of the airplane because turbulence is felt more intensely in that area.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
If used appropriately, Benadryl is a safe option for allergies, allergic reactions, and motion sickness, but there are alternatives if needed.
—T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 30 May 2025
Manage Feeding Times: Unless advised otherwise by your vet, avoid feeding your cat a few hours before departure to reduce the risk of vomiting and motion sickness.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
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Michelle Stansbury, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
To thwart motion sickness, the experienced British Airways flight attendant shared with travel agency Ocean Florida, according to the Daily Mail, that passengers should avoid booking seats in the back of the airplane because turbulence is felt more intensely in that area.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
If used appropriately, Benadryl is a safe option for allergies, allergic reactions, and motion sickness, but there are alternatives if needed.
—T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 30 May 2025
Manage Feeding Times: Unless advised otherwise by your vet, avoid feeding your cat a few hours before departure to reduce the risk of vomiting and motion sickness.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
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 21 Jul. 2025.
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