Definition

1. Noun:
   • A disposable bag provided on an airplane or other vehicle for a passenger who feels nauseous and needs to vomit. It is designed for convenience and hygiene during travel.

Usage

• The primary use is in the context of travel, especially air travel, to manage motion sickness.
• It is typically found in the seat pocket in front of a passenger on an airplane.
• The term is used literally to refer to the physical bag.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The flight attendant handed the pale passenger a sick bag.
  • Please check the seat pocket for a sick bag if you feel unwell.
  • He reached for the sick bag as the plane encountered turbulence.

Advanced Usage

• While most commonly associated with airplanes, the term can also be used for similar bags provided on buses, boats, or in hospitals.
• "to need the sick bag": an informal expression meaning to feel very nauseous.
  • The rough sea crossing had everyone needing the sick bag.

Variants and Related Words

• Sickness bag (n): A less common variant with the same meaning.
• Air sickness bag (n): A more specific term emphasizing its use on aircraft.
• Emesis bag (n): A formal, medical term for a bag used for vomiting.

Synonyms

• Disposable vomit bag: A descriptive synonym.
• Barf bag (n, informal/slang): A very informal and direct synonym.

Related Phrases/Idioms

• "Reach for the sick bag": This phrase can be used literally or figuratively to express strong disgust or nausea towards something.
  • Literal: The child started to reach for the sick bag.
  • Figurative: His sentimental speech made me want to reach for the sick bag.

Noun

1. a bag provided on an airplane for passengers who are suffering from airsickness and need to vomit