airsickness

American  

[air-sik-nis] / ˈɛərˌsɪk nɪs /

noun

1. a feeling of nausea and dizziness, sometimes accompanied by vomiting, as a result of the motion of the aircraft in which one is traveling.

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Etymology

Origin of airsickness

First recorded in 1775–85; air ¹ + sickness

Example Sentences

But Americans’ reaction is less like numbness and more a response to something like airsickness, which results when we experience a disconnect between our senses—a nausea-inducing conflict between what we know and what we see.

From Salon • May 29, 2024

The people who do this more often know that you need to be well rested and eat properly to keep the airsickness at bay.

From Slate • Nov. 4, 2023

For people who struggle with airsickness, heat makes it worse.

From New York Times • Jul. 8, 2022

A team of aerospace medicine professionals, flight surgeons and spaceflight experts created the exhibit featuring dozens of artifacts ranging from flight suits and space suits to tools of the trade and airsickness bags.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 2, 2021

The flying was usually straight and level, so airsickness wasn’t a problem.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand