Definition

A type of illness that occurs when a person feels sick due to the movement of a boat or ship on water.

Example

Many people experience seasickness when they first go on a cruise.

Conversation

Have you ever experienced seasickness on a boat?

No, I haven't, but I've heard it can be really uncomfortable.

I went on a fishing trip once and felt terrible from seasickness.

That sounds rough! I guess I'll have to be careful if I ever go out on the water.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Seasickness is formed from "sea" (from Old English "sǣ", meaning the large body of saltwater) and "sickness" (from Old English "sēoc", meaning ill or unwell). The word describes the feeling of being ill due to the motion of the sea.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'sea' as the large body of water that can make you feel 'sick' — seasickness is the illness caused by being on the sea.

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