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Definition of airsick
airsick
/ˈɛərˌsɪk/
air · sick
airsick Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
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• adjective
1
Experiencing nausea, dizziness, or vomiting caused by the motion of a flying aircraft.
Example
"The severe turbulence over the mountains made several passengers feel airsick."
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Coined in the late 18th century during the early era of hot-air ballooning, modeled directly on the older maritime compound 'seasick'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Airsick. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/airsick