What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
seasick
Example
I always get seasick when I go on a cruise. [seasick: adjective]
Example
She felt so seasick that she had to lie down in her cabin. [seasick: adjective]
carsick
Example
I can't read in the car because I get carsick. [carsick: adjective]
Example
He had to pull over because his daughter was feeling carsick. [carsick: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Carsick is more commonly used than seasick in everyday language since most people travel by car more frequently than by boat.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between seasick and carsick?
Both seasick and carsick are informal words and can be used in casual conversations or writing.
