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airsick

American  
[air-sik] / ˈɛərˌsɪk /

adjective

  1. afflicted with airsickness.


airsick British  
/ ˈɛəˌsɪk /

adjective

  1. sick or nauseated from travelling in an aircraft

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of airsick

First recorded in 1775–85; air 1 + sick 1

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When I opened them, I found a handwritten note on an airsick bag found in the back pocket of the seat in front.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2024

Only eighteen at the time, she was horribly airsick and frightened, and  has never been on an airplane since.

From Salon Dec. 17, 2016

“That’s why they don’t have 100 founders now. Some didn’t like that. Some got airsick or burst into tears.”

From The Guardian Apr. 10, 2016

If you ever find yourself sitting next to the rock star Nick Cave on a plane, don’t be alarmed if he reaches for an airsick bag.

From New York Times Apr. 17, 2015

She was so tired of being seasick and airsick.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

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