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

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motion sickness

Academics say there are several steps passengers can take to reduce feelings of motion sickness.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

She adds that the association thinks motion sickness in an electric vehicle is caused by "other factors" like the motorist's driving style rather than the vehicle itself.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

Because electric vehicles don't have the auditory cues and vibrations from the engine that we're used to, which indicate when the car is accelerating, this could trigger motion sickness, Di Giulio says.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

The lack of physical windows might exacerbate feelings of motion sickness.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

“They have a water park with the world’s biggest underwater roller coaster. Once I pop a motion sickness pill, I can ride it for hours.”

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas