motion sickness
noun
: sickness induced by motion (as in travel by air, car, or ship) and characterized by nausea
Examples of motion sickness in a Sentence
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Bigg said there were no major injuries on board, but several passengers complained of nausea, vomiting or motion sickness.
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Samantha Beech, CNN, 29 Mar. 2024
Comfort seems to be the main reason for return, with some users claiming the headset causes headaches, eye strain, and motion sickness.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 15 Feb. 2024
On a flight without a seat back screen, mom and content creator Autumn Grace, who regularly posts home and travel tips, showed how the airplane's motion sickness bag could become an iPhone mount, bringing your screen to eye-level.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2024
Apple has taken steps to reduce the motion sickness problem that has plagued other headsets, thanks to a custom chip that cuts down on the latency issue found in similar products.
—Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN, 2 Feb. 2024
Travelers particularly prone to motion sickness or worried about being affected might prefer balcony staterooms for this reason.
—Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2024
There are ways to reduce the instances of a headache from motion sickness.
—Amanda MacMillan, Health, 26 Feb. 2024
Users frequently complain the bulky contraptions prove uncomfortable to wear for long periods, trigger nauseating bouts of motion sickness, and lack compelling content.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2024
People have said the headset gives them headaches and triggers motion sickness.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 14 Feb. 2024
Samantha Beech, CNN, 29 Mar. 2024
Comfort seems to be the main reason for return, with some users claiming the headset causes headaches, eye strain, and motion sickness.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 15 Feb. 2024
On a flight without a seat back screen, mom and content creator Autumn Grace, who regularly posts home and travel tips, showed how the airplane's motion sickness bag could become an iPhone mount, bringing your screen to eye-level.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2024
Apple has taken steps to reduce the motion sickness problem that has plagued other headsets, thanks to a custom chip that cuts down on the latency issue found in similar products.
—Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN, 2 Feb. 2024
Travelers particularly prone to motion sickness or worried about being affected might prefer balcony staterooms for this reason.
—Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2024
There are ways to reduce the instances of a headache from motion sickness.
—Amanda MacMillan, Health, 26 Feb. 2024
Users frequently complain the bulky contraptions prove uncomfortable to wear for long periods, trigger nauseating bouts of motion sickness, and lack compelling content.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2024
People have said the headset gives them headaches and triggers motion sickness.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 14 Feb. 2024
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“Motion sickness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motion%20sickness. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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