seasickness

noun (seasickness; uncountable)

«seasickness» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Seasickness is the sick, dizzy feeling some people get when a boat moves on the water. It can make you vomit, feel tired and look pale. tree →

In the lessons

Science: a kind of motion sickness caused by your eyes and your balance organs (in the inner ear) disagreeing about how you are moving. Everyday life: people take tablets, wristbands or ginger to help. In history and stories, sailors and explorers often suffered from seasickness on long voyages.

Examples

Seasickness ruined the first day of our boat trip. tree →
Ginger biscuits may help with seasickness. tree →
Many sailors get over seasickness after a few days. tree →
The doctor gave Mum a patch for seasickness. tree →
Seasickness is a kind of motion sickness. tree →
Fresh air on deck eased his seasickness. tree →
Lord Nelson, a famous admiral, is said to have suffered from seasickness. tree →

Note

Uncountable: say «seasickness», not «a seasickness» or «seasicknesses». Adjective: seasick. Spelling: sea + sick + ness, one word, no hyphen.

On Mova

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