Carsick: meaning, definitions and examples
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carsick
[ ˈkɑːrˌsɪk ]
feeling unwell
Carsick is an adjective used to describe the feeling of nausea or discomfort experienced by a passenger during a car ride. This condition is often triggered by motion, particularly when the individual’s inner ear, eyes, and deeper body parts send conflicting signals to the brain about movement. Symptoms can include dizziness, sweating, and a strong urge to vomit. It is a common experience for many people, especially children, when traveling long distances in a vehicle.
Synonyms
motion sickness, nausea, vertigo.
Examples of usage
- I felt carsick after the long ride.
- She often gets carsick on winding roads.
- He had to take a break because he felt carsick.
- My brother always brings ginger candy to avoid feeling carsick.
Translations
Translations of the word "carsick" in other languages:
🇵🇹 enjoado de carro
🇮🇳 गाड़ी में चक्कर आना
🇩🇪 reisekrank
🇮🇩 mabuk perjalanan
🇺🇦 машинна хвороба
🇵🇱 choroba samochodowa
🇯🇵 車酔い (くるまよい)
🇫🇷 mal des transports
🇪🇸 mareo en coche
🇹🇷 araba tutması
🇰🇷 차멀미
🇸🇦 دوار السيارات
🇨🇿 nevolnost v autě
🇸🇰 nevoľnosť v aute
🇨🇳 晕车 (yūnchē)
🇸🇮 avto bolezen
🇮🇸 bílasjúkdómur
🇰🇿 автокөлік ауруы
🇬🇪 მანქანაში ავადობა
🇦🇿 maşın xəstəliyi
🇲🇽 mareo en coche
Etymology
The word 'carsick' is a compound word formed from 'car' and 'sick', first recorded in the early 20th century as automobile travel became more common. The prefix 'car' refers to the vehicle, while 'sick' describes a state of illness or discomfort. The term indicates a specific type of motion sickness associated with travel by car, as opposed to other forms of transport such as boats or airplanes, which have their own terms. 'Carsickness' reflects the growing phenomenon of nausea that affects individuals due to the movement of the vehicle and has roots in the body's sensory responses to motion. Over the years, the term has evolved but remains relevant as long car rides continue to be a part of modern transportation.