jet lag
noun
: a condition that is characterized by various psychological and physiological effects (such as fatigue and irritability), occurs following long flight through several time zones, and probably results from disruption of circadian rhythms in the human body
Temporary fatigue, drowsiness, and loss of concentration are typical symptoms of isolated bouts of jet lag …—
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I had bad jet lag after that last trip overseas.
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As in prior outings of The White Lotus, at least one guest stands a strong chance of going home in a casket (which at least means no jet lag).
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Daytime flights to Europe allow travelers to arrive in the evening, have dinner, and go to bed at a normal hour, minimizing jet lag.
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His best strategy for coping with jet lag is to build in an extra day or two to acclimate to a new time zone.
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Tom Gliatto, People.com, 15 Feb. 2025
Benito Skinner—the comedian and actor also known as Benny Drama—won’t let a little jet lag keep him down on the day of the Dior Men fall 2025 show.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 25 Jan. 2025
Daytime flights to Europe allow travelers to arrive in the evening, have dinner, and go to bed at a normal hour, minimizing jet lag.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
His best strategy for coping with jet lag is to build in an extra day or two to acclimate to a new time zone.
—Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Dec. 2024
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jet lag
noun
: a condition that is characterized by various psychological and physiological effects (as fatigue and irritability), occurs following long flight through several time zones, and probably results from disruption of circadian rhythms in the human body
called also jet fatigue
jet-lagged
adjective
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