motion sickness

noun

Synonyms of motion sicknessnext
: sickness induced by motion (as in travel by air, car, or ship) and characterized by nausea

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Apple describes Vehicle Motion Cues as a feature that may help reduce motion sickness. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2026 Motion Assist, which can help alleviate motion sickness in a moving vehicle, began appearing on some phones last week. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026 Initially appearing in updates to the Pixel 11 family before a wider release, the assistive technology adds subtle on-screen markers that shift with the environment to help reduce motion sickness. — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Holcombe adds that ginger candies or over-the-counter medication like Dramamine can help with motion sickness, and that customers can ask crew members for cold, damp towels to put on the back of their neck. — Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for motion sickness

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of motion sickness was in 1881

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“Motion sickness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motion%20sickness. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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Kids Definition

motion sickness

noun
: sickness caused by motion (as in travel by air, car, or ship) and characterized especially by nausea

Medical Definition

motion sickness

noun
: sickness induced by motion (as in travel by air, car, or ship) and characterized by nausea

called also kinetosis

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