vestibular

adjective

ves·​tib·​u·​lar ve-ˈsti-byə-lər 

1

: of, relating to, or functioning as a vestibule

2

: of, relating to, or affecting the perception of body position and movement

the vestibular system of the inner ear

Examples of vestibular in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But simply walking around depends on the vestibular system. —Sushma Subramanian, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 July 2025

As noted, any sensation of vertigo could prompt some anxiety as a result of the connections between your vestibular system and your nervous system. —Rachel Nall, SELF, 17 June 2025

The vestibular movements were what was greatly affected. —Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025

Medications that can affect blood pressure, balance, and spatial orientation (the vestibular system), or the central nervous system can all lead to side effects, including lightheadedness. —Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1839, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for vestibular

• cooler
• jeweller
• ruler
• schooler
• schuller
• preschooler

Medical Definition

vestibular

adjective

ves·​tib·​u·​lar ve-ˈstib-yə-lər 

1

: of or relating to the vestibule of the inner ear, the vestibular system, the vestibular nerve, or the vestibular sense

vestibular impulses

2

: lying within or facing the vestibule of the mouth

the vestibular surface of a tooth

vestibularly adverb