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
That said, studies suggest that these very low-frequency sound waves may affect the brain, heart, and vestibular system (which controls balance).
—
Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 3 June 2026
The vestibular system, meanwhile, is working hard to maintain balance on a surface that may be precarious.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 4 May 2026
Over the years, Alexa, who goes by @sicksadgirly on TikTok, has undergone extensive treatment, from physical and occupational therapy to vestibular rehab, all while facing major setbacks — including a blood clot in her internal jugular vein caused by a treatment port.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
That happens automatically, mostly through the vestibular system — the network of tunnels and small, sensory hairs in the inner ear that relays information from the outside world to the brain.
—Erin Allday, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for vestibular
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 3 June 2026
The vestibular system, meanwhile, is working hard to maintain balance on a surface that may be precarious.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 4 May 2026
Over the years, Alexa, who goes by @sicksadgirly on TikTok, has undergone extensive treatment, from physical and occupational therapy to vestibular rehab, all while facing major setbacks — including a blood clot in her internal jugular vein caused by a treatment port.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
That happens automatically, mostly through the vestibular system — the network of tunnels and small, sensory hairs in the inner ear that relays information from the outside world to the brain.
—Erin Allday, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for vestibular
Cite this Entry
“Vestibular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vestibular. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationMedical 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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
