Definition

A feeling of sickness, often including nausea and dizziness, that some people experience when flying in an airplane.

Example

Many passengers experience airsickness during long flights.

Conversation

Have you ever experienced airsickness while flying?

Yeah, I felt so nauseous on my last trip.

That sounds awful! I hope it wasn't too long of a flight.

It was about three hours, but I managed to sleep through most of it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Airsickness → It is formed from "air" (from Old English "aer", meaning the atmosphere or sky) and "sickness" (from Old English "sēocness", meaning the state of being ill). The word "airsickness" refers to the state of being ill due to the conditions in the atmosphere, particularly while flying.

Memory Tip

Think of being in the 'air' and feeling 'sick' — that's what airsickness means.

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