noun

seasickness

SEE-sihk-nuhs

Seasickness (noun) means Nausea and dizziness caused by the movement of a ship or boat. Example: “Ginger tea is a common home remedy for seasickness.”

noun

Nausea and dizziness caused by the movement of a ship or boat.

"Ginger tea is a common home remedy for seasickness."

"His seasickness got worse as the waves picked up."

How to use seasickness

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe sick, dizzy feeling people get from being on a rocking boat.

Common pairings

a bout of seasickness seasickness pills

Word forms

seasicknesses plural

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Etymology

From "seasick" plus the noun-forming suffix "-ness."

Synonyms

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naupathia mal de mer

Rhymes for seasickness

sickness thickness

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Frequently asked questions

What does “seasickness” mean?

The word “seasickness” means nausea and dizziness caused by the movement of a ship or boat. In plain terms, the sick, dizzy feeling people get from being on a rocking boat.

How do you pronounce “seasickness”?

“Seasickness” is pronounced SEE-sihk-nuhs (/ˈsiːsɪk.nəs/ in IPA).

How do you use “seasickness” in a sentence?

Here is “seasickness” used in a sentence: “Ginger tea is a common home remedy for seasickness.”

What part of speech is “seasickness”?

“Seasickness” is a noun.