jetlag
B1 · Intermediate★★★★☆
Simple Meaning
the feeling of being very tired after a long airplane trip across different time zones.
When to Use
✈️Travel English💬Daily Conversation
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“I have terrible jetlag after flying from New York to Tokyo.”
“How do you deal with jetlag when you travel for work?”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A physical condition caused by crossing time zones during flight; often the result of disruption to the circadian rhythms of the body.
Related Words
Synonyms:
travel fatiguetime zone change
Word Family:
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