seasick

Example Sentences

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The day he arrived, on the bottom of a fishing boat, along with about 80 seasick travellers, he was hired by a mitten factory.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

The second round trip took place in seas so high that all 40 Rongelapese passengers got seasick, covering the decks with vomit.

From Slate • Jul. 22, 2025

Darwin was so seasick at the start of his five-year voyage aboard the HMS Beagle that the captain expected him to jump ship back to England as soon as they touched land.

From New York Times • Jan. 3, 2024

Maybe you get seasick at the thought of a seafaring novel; make an exception in this case.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2023

In the first place, he was in love—that was why he had been weeping inthe boat He explained it to Queen Morgause on the fint opportunity —because he was lovesick, not seasick.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White