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Carsick - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Carsick means feeling nauseous or dizzy due to the motion of a car. It often occurs when traveling and can cause discomfort or vomiting. This term describes motion sickness specific to car rides.

carsick

/ˈkɑrˌsɪk/ /ˈkɑːˌsɪk/

Definition:

Nauseated or dizzy due to motion in a vehicle.

Synonyms:

Motion-sick, travel-sick, queasy

Part of Speech:

Adjective

Antonyms:

Comfortable, untroubled

Common Collocations:

Feel carsick, get carsick, prevent carsickness

Derivatives:

Carsickness, carsickly (rare)

Usage Tips:

Use "carsick" to describe nausea from vehicle motion; often paired with "feel" or "get."

Common Phrases:

Sick as a dog (when severe), green around the gills (informal)

Etymology:

Compound of "car" and "sick," first recorded in early 20th century for motion-induced nausea.

Examples:

  • 1. She felt carsick after the winding mountain road.
  • 2. Reading in the car makes him carsick quickly.
  • 3. They stopped so she wouldn’t get carsick again.
  • 4. Fresh air helps when you’re feeling carsick.

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