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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishNauseous from riding in a moving car.
Easily confused with
seasick →
airsick
Common pairings
feel carsick
get carsick
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more carsick
- Superlative
- most carsick
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The winding mountain road always makes me _____.
Etymology
A straightforward compound of "car" and "sick," modelled on the older word "seasick."
Synonyms
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seasick
airsick
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Frequently asked questions
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.
