How to Use seasickness in a Sentence

seasickness

noun
  • Of the five of us, the two who were least prone to seasickness were the ones who tossed their cookies.
    — Paige Collins, The Seattle Times, 17 Sep. 2018
  • Trimarans can roll side to side, which can cause seasickness and drowsiness.
    — Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 June 2023
  • Onstage, though, a show-tune singer rarely has to worry about seasickness.
    — Melissa Errico, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2017
  • She was swamped by 20 foot waves, and stricken with seasickness.
    — Penelope Green, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Mar. 2023
  • Still, people tell stories about ship-wide bouts of seasickness.
    — Michelle Theriault Boots, Anchorage Daily News, 31 May 2016
  • Meclizine is an over-the-counter chewable tablet that helps to ease seasickness and motion sickness.
    — Megan Dubois, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2024
  • Hodge was amused that Yamasaki was prone to seasickness.
    — Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
  • Recreating on the water presents its own set of dangers like seasickness and heat stroke.
    — Timothy Dahl, Popular Mechanics, 26 July 2018
  • What is the worst cruise cabin location for seasickness?
    — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Getting on one of the larger ferries is always better for those prone to seasickness.
    — Alessandra Amodio, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
  • To minimize seasickness, choose a stateroom on a lower deck in the middle of the ship.
    — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Their trip through France had street-side dining, idyllic views, marinas and yes – seasickness.
    — Rachel Raposas, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
  • Ocean splashdowns can be rough on astronauts, as the bobbing waves can cause severe seasickness.
    — Jackie Wattles, CNN, 1 May 2021
  • But first, a few things anyone prone to seasickness should consider before booking a cruise.
    — Megan Dubois, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2024
  • This mix has added boosts of ginger and turmeric, which are good for upset stomachs and might even ease seasickness symptoms.
    — Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Even so, seasickness bags appeared in stairwells and public areas.
    — Heather Steinberger, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Dogs, like humans, can suffer from seasickness, so talk to your vet about medications.
    — Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 26 May 2017
  • For Neil Hayward, the days of travel and nights of seasickness were worth it, because of the birds.
    — Eric Boodman, STAT, 24 May 2018
  • Besides some seasickness during a sailing lesson one morning — who can blame them?
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025
  • Walther later drew on this experience to write a report on seasickness.
    — Corrado Nai, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 June 2024
  • But seasickness cuts the lesson short and his willingness to make any linguistic effort seems to end right there.
    — David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 May 2022
  • Those prone to seasickness should prepare for a potentially bumpy, albeit quick, ride.
    — Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Of course, there are ways to reduce the risk of seasickness, even for those susceptible to motion sickness.
    — David Nikel, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • For anyone who fears seasickness, this is also a better choice than a regular sailboat that can heel (lean) to the side.
    — Hotel Bellwether, The Seattle Times, 1 May 2017
  • More inexperienced members of the crew, who were yet to find their sea legs, battled seasickness in the first couple of days.
    — Claire Turrell, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Sep. 2024
  • Symptoms of seasickness can include nausea, dizziness, tiredness, and cold sweats.
    — Megan Dubois, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2024
  • Servo Yachts has designed a whole new catamaran line to combat seasickness.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 2021
  • Evacuees curled up in sleeping bags on the floor and on couches in the mess hall, fighting off the effects of seasickness as the boat gently swayed across the sea.
    — Vivian Nereim, New York Times, 3 May 2023
  • After 45 minutes of a seasickness-inducing bumpy boat ride, a few trees appeared on the horizon.
    — Colleen Oakley, Good Housekeeping, 6 Mar. 2023
  • Ferries are often the most enjoyable and scenic forms of city transportation, but no one likes to bounce from wave to wave on a rough day, dodge cold spray or fight seasickness.
    — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes, 12 May 2021

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