airsickness

[ air-sik-nis ]

noun

1. a feeling of nausea and dizziness, sometimes accompanied by vomiting, as a result of the motion of the aircraft in which one is traveling.

Word History and Origins

Origin of airsickness¹

First recorded in 1775–85; air ¹ + sickness

Example Sentences

“Try it. And you will become interested in airsickness bags, too.”

From Washington Post

For people who struggle with airsickness, heat makes it worse.

From New York Times

Naval Academy and became an aviator with the Marine Corps, said Saturday that he would hear Henderson’s voice urging him on when he met life’s challenges — such as airsickness during flight training.

From Washington Post

Normally a lead at the Masters with two holes to play would be cause to whinge about why Augusta National doesn’t attach airsickness bags to the pines, but here the nervous system could lounge.

From Washington Post

At the very least, every copy should come with an airsickness bag.

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