motion sickness
noun
: sickness induced by motion (as in travel by air, car, or ship) and characterized by nausea
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To thwart motion sickness, the experienced British Airways flight attendant shared with travel agency Ocean Florida, according to the Daily Mail, that passengers should avoid booking seats in the back of the airplane because turbulence is felt more intensely in that area.
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Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Ginger chews for motion sickness are also a necessity.
—Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
Anti-nausea and anti-motion sickness effects are possible with Benadryl, such as those that may occur during car, boat, or plane travel.
—Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025
Underestimating seasickness Even people who are not prone to motion sickness can be surprised by the full embrace of seasickness.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Ginger chews for motion sickness are also a necessity.
—Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
Anti-nausea and anti-motion sickness effects are possible with Benadryl, such as those that may occur during car, boat, or plane travel.
—Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025
Underestimating seasickness Even people who are not prone to motion sickness can be surprised by the full embrace of seasickness.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for motion sickness
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“Motion sickness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motion%20sickness. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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