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Seasickness - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Seasickness is nausea and dizziness caused by the motion of a boat or ship. It occurs when the brain receives conflicting signals from the inner ears and eyes.

seasickness

/ˈsiˌsɪknəs/ /ˈsiːˌsɪknəs/

Definition:

Nausea and dizziness caused by the motion of a ship or boat.

Synonyms:

Motion sickness, mal de mer, nausea

Part of Speech:

Noun

Antonyms:

Land legs, stability

Common Collocations:

Suffer from seasickness, prevent seasickness, severe seasickness, combat seasickness, experience seasickness

Derivatives:

Seasick, seasickly

Usage Tips:

Use "seasickness" to describe nausea from boat motion; often paired with "suffer from" or "prevent."

Common Phrases:

Green around the gills, feeling queasy, under the weather

Etymology:

Derived from "sea" + "sickness," first recorded in the early 19th century.

Examples:

  • 1. She took medication to avoid seasickness on the cruise.
  • 2. His seasickness made the fishing trip unbearable.
  • 3. The rough waves worsened her seasickness.
  • 4. Ginger tea can help relieve mild seasickness.

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