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 • Aug. 7, 2024

At takeoff, I’d turn my back so you wouldn’t see me becoming airsick, or hyperventilating from my flying phobia.

From Salon • May 18, 2019

“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

Limited deluxe editions, which include a pressed vinyl LP, audiobook and actual airsick bags customized by Mr. Cave — a news release notes that the bags are “fully functional” — cost around $1,100.

From New York Times • Apr. 17, 2015

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

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

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