airsick

American

[air-sik] / ˈɛərˌsɪk /

adjective

afflicted with airsickness.

airsick British

/ ˈɛəˌsɪk /

adjective

sick or nauseated from travelling in an aircraft

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Other Word Forms

airsickness noun

Etymology

Origin of airsick

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

Example Sentences

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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

My cage was swinging back and forth so much, I was getting airsick.

From Literature

Most of them weren’t used to flying, and almost all of them got airsick.

From Literature

She was so tired of being seasick and airsick.

From Literature

He started off as an aircraft mechanic and, despite becoming severely airsick during his first airplane ride, signed up for a program that allowed enlisted men to become pilots.

From Seattle Times

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