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motion sickness
noun
: sickness induced by motion (as in travel by air, car, or ship) and characterized by nausea
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Anecdotally, online users say this feature has really helped with their motion sickness.
—Korin Miller, Verywell Health, 11 Oct. 2024
Unfortunately, as a lifelong sufferer of motion sickness, my demo ended abruptly, with an immediate departure from the Apple Store and my family desperately searching the Corte Madera shopping center for ginger ale.
—Sarah Lent, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Non-drowsy Dramamine helps relieve motion sickness for up to 24 hours.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 30 May 2024
Planning a trip can include learning how to prevent motion sickness.
—Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 9 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1881, in the meaning defined above
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“Motion sickness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motion%20sickness. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
motion sickness
noun
: sickness caused by motion (as in travel by air, car, or ship) and characterized especially by nausea
Medical Definition
motion sickness
noun
: sickness induced by motion (as in travel by air, car, or ship) and characterized by nausea
called also kinetosis
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