Synonyms

motion sickness

American

noun

Pathology.

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.

motion sickness British

noun

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

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motion sickness

In reality, she is prone to motion sickness.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 30, 2026

Nereus’s approval for motion sickness is a milestone, but its potential use for GLP-1 drug-induced vomiting is a more significant opportunity.

From Barron's ● Dec. 31, 2025

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 ● Apr. 9, 2025

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

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2024

He suffered from motion sickness, and being at the wheel lessened his nausea.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French

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