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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Travelers who are used to sailing the warm Caribbean waters might feel hesitant to sail in the region’s colder aid, worried about seasickness or simply unsure about the destinations themselves. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024 Getting on one of the larger ferries is always better for those prone to seasickness. Alessandra Amodio, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024 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 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 29 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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