seasickness

noun

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

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Even expedition lines are adapting: fly-in Antarctica itineraries from Lindblad, Silversea, and Quark skip the infamously rough Drake Passage—cutting travel time, easing seasickness, and making bucket-list adventures more accessible. Lauren Dana Ellman, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025 The few cruise ships that were visible on the horizon soon disappeared, and seasickness set in, leaving a few among the crew doubled over with each crest and trough. Terry Ward, CNN Money, 25 July 2025 And because river ships travel at a slower pace and on calm waters, there’s no risk of seasickness. Jill Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 Bring backups of critical items: Remember essentials such as medications or seasickness remedies, and pack spares for things that can get wet (or lost) like gloves, hats, and socks. Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 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 6 Oct. 2025.

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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