nausea

Everyday

1. The feeling that you are going to be sick (vomit). tree →
2. (formal) A strong feeling of disgust. tree →

In the lessons

In health and first-aid lessons, nausea is a symptom of illness, car sickness, sea sickness or food poisoning. In everyday life people say «I feel sick» (UK) or «I feel nauseous» (US). Phrases: a wave of nausea, feel nausea, travel nausea.

Examples

• The boat trip gave me nausea. tree →
• Nausea is a common symptom of a stomach bug. tree →
• A wave of nausea came over her on the bus. tree →
• Ginger biscuits can help with nausea. tree →
• Tell an adult if you have nausea and a bad headache. tree →
• The smell filled him with nausea. tree →
• Looking out of the window can ease car nausea. tree →

Note

Uncountable: say «some nausea», not «a nausea». Said NAW-zee-uh or NAW-zhuh. Adjectives: nauseous (feeling sick; traditionally «causing sickness»), nauseating (disgusting). UK children usually say «I feel sick».