Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vomit-comet
noun
/ˈvɒmɪtˈkɒmɪt/
Definition
A colloquial term for a flight that causes severe motion sickness, often used to describe planes used for zero-gravity training.
Examples
- The astronauts trained aboard the vomit-comet to prepare for the challenges of space travel.
- Many experience discomfort during the flight, earning it the nickname vomit-comet.
- He jokingly referred to the small plane as a vomit-comet after feeling queasy mid-flight.
Meaning
The term ‘vomit-comet’ commonly refers to aircraft that perform parabolic flights to simulate weightlessness, which can lead to nausea for some passengers.
Synonyms
- zero-gravity plane
- parabolic flight
- nausea-inducing flight
