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

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

Vanda Pharmaceuticals’ shares rose 32% after the FDA approved Nereus, its motion sickness treatment, which will compete with Dramamine.

From Barron's ● Dec. 31, 2025

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 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

A few people got motion sickness, and threw up in barf bags.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana