Definition

Feeling sick or nauseous due to the movement of a vehicle while traveling in it.

Example

She felt carsick during the long drive through the winding roads.

Conversation

I felt so carsick during our road trip last weekend.

Really? I thought the drive was pretty smooth.

Yeah, but I always get carsick if I'm not driving.

That makes sense! Maybe next time you can take the wheel.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Carsick** → The word is formed from "car" (from Latin *carrus*, meaning a wheeled vehicle) and "sick" (from Old English *sēoc*, meaning ill or unwell). The term "carsick" describes the feeling of illness or discomfort experienced while traveling in a car.

Memory Tip

Imagine feeling 'ill' ('sick') while being in a 'wheeled vehicle' ('car') — that's what carsick means.

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