seasickness

American

[see-sik-nis] / ˈsiˌsɪk nɪs /

noun

nausea and dizziness, sometimes accompanied by vomiting, resulting from the rocking or swaying motion of a vessel in which one is traveling at sea.

Etymology

Origin of seasickness

First recorded in 1615–25; sea + sickness

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seasickness

If you are prone to seasickness, Jansen suggests sticking to islands that are well-connected via larger boats.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

I was five months pregnant, and my only health concern was if I might experience seasickness for the first time in my life.

From Barron's ● May 6, 2026

Q: I read that the bands used for nausea and seasickness could help some people sleep better.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 28, 2023

The sales manager, who now lives in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, battled extreme seasickness, colossal waves and repeated power losses during Atlantic Campaign's Talisker Whisky challenge.

From BBC ● Mar. 21, 2023

Between him and Hazel’s seasickness, it had been impossible to find an unoccupied toilet onboard for the past few days.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan

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