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Definition of seasick

seasick

/ˈsiː.sɪk/
sea · sick
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• adjective

1

Suffering from nausea, dizziness, or vomiting caused by the pitching and rolling motion of a boat or ship at sea.

Example

"Several passengers became seasick when the ferry encountered rough waves in the channel."

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• Rhymes for seasick

• Nearby Words

seascape
seashell
seashore
seasick
seasickness
seaside
season

Word Origin & Etymology

Dating back to Old English as 'sæseoc', this compound word combines 'sæ' (sea) and 'seoc' (sick) to describe the classic motion sickness experienced by sailors and travelers on the water.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Seasick. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/seasick
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