seasickness

noun

sea·​sick·​ness ˈsē-ˌsik-nəs How to pronounce seasickness (audio)
: motion sickness experienced on the water

Examples of seasickness in a Sentence

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In reality, the most common medical issues on cruises are seasickness and minor infections, not dramatic emergencies like iodine poisoning or punctured lungs. Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024 More inexperienced members of the crew, who were yet to find their sea legs, battled seasickness in the first couple of days. Claire Turrell, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Sep. 2024 Of course, there are ways to reduce the risk of seasickness, even for those susceptible to motion sickness. David Nikel, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024 Guests are less likely to feel the movement of the waves at that size, which also can be helpful for passengers who are fearful of water or prone to seasickness, Kuther said. Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 12 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for seasickness 

Word History

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of seasickness was in 1613

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“Seasickness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seasickness. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

seasickness

noun
sea·​sick·​ness -nəs How to pronounce seasickness (audio)
: motion sickness experienced on the water

called also mal de mer

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