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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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Select the right seat People who deal with migraines tend to be ultra-sensitive to motion sickness, which is a catch-22 because motion sickness can trigger an attack.
—Cheyenne Buckingham, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Nov. 2024
How does Apple’s new motion sickness feature work, exactly?
Vehicle Motion Cues is designed to help combat the sensory mismatch that can trigger motion sickness using little animated black dots that hover on the sides of your screen.
—Lauren Mazzo, SELF, 27 Sep. 2024
Up and down, side to side, no end, no beginning, no thrills, just motion sickness.
—Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Experiencing motion sickness is not typically a cause for concern.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 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 25 Dec. 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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