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

Naval Academy and became an aviator with the Marine Corps, said Saturday that he would hear Henderson’s voice urging him on when he met life’s challenges — such as airsickness during flight training.

From Washington Post • May 2, 2022

He is holding an airsickness bag over his mouth.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston