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

Balance naturally deteriorates as our eyesight, sense of touch, strength and vestibular systems decline. — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Some of those of note include that the study was self-report-focused, without any vestibular analysis that could offer key clues as to where PES may be mechanistically based. — New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2026

Both chronic and vestibular migraines can fall under either of the main migraine categories. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 30 July 2026

The swinging design and compression help with vestibular input and calming. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1839, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for vestibular

• cooler
• 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