seasick — feeling nauseous and dizzy as a result of the motion of a ship at sea
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: feeling nauseous and dizzy as a result of the motion of a ship at sea
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsiːsɪk/
Example Sentences
- The pirate captain never got seasick, but his parrot threw up twice during the storm.
- I became so seasick that I promised to donate my entire fortune to charity if I could just touch land again.
- Take seasickness medication before boarding the ferry if you're prone to getting seasick.
seasick
ADJECTIVE[/ˈsiːsɪk/]
feeling nauseous and dizzy as a result of the motion of a ship at sea
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Seasick is a compound word combining 'sea' and 'sick', first documented in English during the 16th century. It emerged as a direct, intuitive expression describing the nausea and disorientation caused by the motion of ships at sea.
Breakdown
sea (body of saltwater) + sick (afflicted with illness or nausea). The compound directly describes the condition of feeling unwell specifically due to maritime motion.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The pirate captain never got seasick, but his parrot threw up twice during the storm.”
“I became so seasick that I promised to donate my entire fortune to charity if I could just touch land again.”
“Take seasickness medication before boarding the ferry if you're prone to getting seasick.”
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