Synonyms

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

Despite frequent bouts of seasickness, Field undertook dozens of crossings between New York and London, seeking investors and cultivating government support.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 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

Jennifer famously gets sick; she has the worst seasickness that I’ve ever witnessed from anyone.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2024

Relatives had expressed concern about him over the last week, initially saying he was suffering with seasickness, which he himself suspected was a "bad reaction to taking some antibiotics".

From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2024

He withstood horrible seasickness, weathered harsh conditions, witnessed a battle in Bahia Blanca, Argentina, and experienced an earthquake in Valdivia, Chile.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman

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