jet lag
noun
: a condition that is characterized by various psychological and physiological effects (such as fatigue and irritability), occurs following long flight through several time zones, and probably results from disruption of circadian rhythms in the human body
Temporary fatigue, drowsiness, and loss of concentration are typical symptoms of isolated bouts of jet lag …—
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Examples of jet lag in a Sentence
I had bad jet lag after that last trip overseas.
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During jet lag, suddenly all these clocks are confused.
—Regina G. Barber, NPR, 16 May 2024
Trust us on this, though: staying awake for 24 hours before your trip to balance out jet lag just doesn't work.
—Chris Heasman, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2024
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Regina G. Barber, NPR, 16 May 2024
Trust us on this, though: staying awake for 24 hours before your trip to balance out jet lag just doesn't work.
—Chris Heasman, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2024
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jet lag
noun
: a condition that is characterized by various psychological and physiological effects (as fatigue and irritability), occurs following long flight through several time zones, and probably results from disruption of circadian rhythms in the human body
called also jet fatigue
jet-lagged
adjective
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