adj

carsick

KAHR-sihk

Carsick (adj) means feeling nauseated or dizzy from the motion of riding in a car. Example: “The winding mountain road always makes me carsick.”

adj

Feeling nauseated or dizzy from the motion of riding in a car.

"The winding mountain road always makes me carsick."

"She had to pull over because her son felt carsick."

How to use carsick

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishNauseous from riding in a moving car.

Easily confused with

seasick → airsick

Common pairings

feel carsick get carsick

more carsick comparative, most carsick superlative

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The winding mountain road always makes me _____.

A straightforward compound of "car" and "sick," modelled on the older word "seasick."

What does “carsick” mean?

The word “carsick” means feeling nauseated or dizzy from the motion of riding in a car. In plain terms, nauseous from riding in a moving car.

How do you pronounce “carsick”?

“Carsick” is pronounced KAHR-sihk (/ˈkɑɹˌsɪk/ in IPA).

How do you use “carsick” in a sentence?

Here is “carsick” used in a sentence: “The winding mountain road always makes me carsick.”

What part of speech is “carsick”?

“Carsick” is an adjective.