airsick
|air-sick|
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🇺🇸
/ˈɛrˌsɪk/
🇬🇧
/ˈeəˌsɪk/
unwell due to air travel
Etymology
Etymology Information
'airsick' originates from the combination of 'air' and 'sick', where 'air' refers to the atmosphere and 'sick' means feeling unwell.
Historical Evolution
'airsick' was formed by combining the words 'air' and 'sick' in English, reflecting the condition of feeling unwell due to air travel.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'feeling unwell due to air travel', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
feeling nauseous or unwell due to the motion of an aircraft.
She felt airsick during the turbulent flight.
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Last updated: 2025/06/08 21:36