seasickness

noun

sea·​sick·​ness ˈsē-ˌsik-nəs How to pronounce seasickness (audio)
Synonyms of seasicknessnext
: motion sickness experienced on the water

Examples of seasickness in a Sentence

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Hodge was amused that Yamasaki was prone to seasickness. Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026 People with neck or back issues, or those prone to seasickness, should choose the larger catamaran-style boats, which offer a smoother ride than the zodiacs. Jennifer Van Evra, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Jan. 2026 Besides some seasickness during a sailing lesson one morning — who can blame them? Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025 However, in the Great Lakes, strong winds can be coming from multiple directions at once, a big contributor to seasickness. Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 24 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for seasickness

Word History

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of seasickness was in 1613

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“Seasickness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seasickness. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.

Medical Definition

seasickness

noun
sea·​sick·​ness -nəs How to pronounce seasickness (audio)
: motion sickness experienced on the water

called also mal de mer

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