Meaning & Definition of word "Carsick"

Carsick

/ˈkɑːr.sɪk/

1. Feeling nausea or dizziness due to motion while traveling in a car.
- Example: She felt carsick during the long drive through the winding roads.
2. Experiencing discomfort in the stomach caused by the motion of a vehicle.
- Example: After just a few miles, he realized he was carsick and needed to take a break.
3. Referring to a state of unease caused by being a passenger in a moving vehicle.
- Example: The child was carsick and had to sit in the front seat to feel better.
4. Describing the condition of being affected by motion sickness specifically in a car.
- Example: It's common for some people to become carsick if they read while traveling.

●The term 'carsick' combines 'car' and 'sick' to describe sickness experienced in a vehicle.

car sick:

Feeling ill due to motion in a vehicle.

motion sickness:

The general term for nausea caused by motion.

travel sickness:

Another term for feeling unwell while traveling, particularly by car.

motion sickness:

Nausea caused by motion during travel.

nausea:

A feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit.

vertigo:

A sensation of spinning or dizziness.

Meaning: Feeling icky

● Example Sentence: After so many turns, I feel so icky in the backseat.

Meaning: Sick as a dog

● Example Sentence: After that bumpy ride, I was sick as a dog.