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Airsick - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Airsick refers to the feeling of nausea or dizziness caused by the motion of an aircraft during flight. It is a type of motion sickness experienced by some travelers.

airsick

/ˈɛrˌsɪk/ /ˈeəˌsɪk/

Definition:

Nauseous or dizzy due to air travel.

Synonyms:

flight sick, nauseous, queasy

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

comfortable, well

Common Collocations:

feel airsick, become airsick, prevent airsickness

Derivatives:

airsickness, airsickly

Usage Tips:

Use "airsick" to describe nausea caused by flying, not general sickness.

Common Phrases:

green around the gills, under the weather

Etymology:

Derived from "air" + "sick," first recorded in the early 20th century with the rise of aviation.

Examples:

  • 1. She felt airsick during the turbulent flight.
  • 2. He avoids flying because he gets airsick easily.
  • 3. The child became airsick and needed a bag.
  • 4. Ginger candies can help if you’re feeling airsick.

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