morning sickness

noun

: nausea and vomiting that occurs typically in the morning especially during the earlier months of pregnancy

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The numbers made the Corby scandal the biggest child poisoning case since thalidomide, a drug that was marketed in the 1950s and '60s as a treatment for morning sickness and insomnia. Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025 Improves Nausea and Digestive Health Ginger has been used for years to treat nausea from chemotherapy, morning sickness, surgery, and motion sickness. Lindsey Desoto, Health, 25 Feb. 2025 However, many over-the-counter (OTC) products and prescription medications are available for morning sickness, too. Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 4 Feb. 2025 Heather does see one small opportunity to at least keep the conversation going: When Kristi doubles over with morning sickness, Heather offers to give her some anti-nausea medication before her drive home. Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for morning sickness

Word History

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of morning sickness was in 1803

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“Morning sickness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/morning%20sickness. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

morning sickness

noun
: nausea that occurs typically in the morning and that is usually associated with the early months of pregnancy

Medical Definition

morning sickness

noun
: nausea and vomiting that occurs typically in the morning especially during the earlier months of pregnancy

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