motion sickness

American  

noun

Pathology.

1. a feeling of nausea and dizziness, sometimes accompanied by vomiting, resulting from stimulation by motion of the semicircular canals of the ear during travel by car, plane, etc.

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motion sickness British  

noun

1. the state or condition of being dizzy or nauseous from riding in a moving vehicle

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Etymology

Origin of motion sickness

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

I am plagued by motion sickness, of which the most pernicious variety is “sim sickness.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The lawsuits say people buy window seats for various reasons including addressing fear of flying and motion sickness, keeping children occupied or for the view.

From BBC

This is a ride heavy on physical sets, as screens are used in a complementary rather than starring role, which will blissfully cut down on motion sickness.

From Los Angeles Times

An air conditioner pumps in a cold breeze — partly there to offset the heat from the television sets, partly there to mitigate any effects of motion sickness — and then the simulation begins.

From Los Angeles Times

Scopolamine, colloquially known as Devil’s Breath, is used to treat motion sickness.

From BBC