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UK//dʒɛt læɡ//US//dʒɛt læɡ//

Meaning of Jet lag

Fatigue and disorientation caused by traveling quickly through time zones.

In simple words: Feeling tired after traveling to a different time zone.

Jet lag in a sentence

  • After our long flight to Japan, I really felt the effects of jet lag.
  • Many travelers experience jet lag when they cross several time zones at once.
  • To combat jet lag, make sure to hydrate during your flight.
  • She took a nap to overcome her jet lag after arriving in New York.
  • Jet lag can affect your mood and concentration, especially on business trips.

How to use Jet lag

Common in travel contexts. Used informally among friends. Avoid in formal writing. Often discussed in relation to long flights.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of 'jet' as an airplane and 'lag' as being slow to adjust.

Related words

Collocations with Jet lag

  • check for jet lag
  • suffering from jet lag
  • recover from jet lag

Synonyms for Jet lag

  • travel fatigue
  • time zone fatigue
  • post-travel tiredness

Opposites of Jet lag

Common mistakes with Jet lag

  • Confused with 'travel fatigue' - jet lag is specifically related to time zones.
  • Using it to describe general tiredness unrelated to travel.
  • Spelling it as 'jetlag' instead of 'jet lag'.

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Frequently asked questions about Jet lag

What does Jet lag mean?

Feeling tired after traveling to a different time zone.

What is the definition of Jet lag?

Fatigue and disorientation caused by traveling quickly through time zones.

How do you use Jet lag in a sentence?

After our long flight to Japan, I really felt the effects of jet lag.

Can you give another example of Jet lag?

Many travelers experience jet lag when they cross several time zones at once.

What are synonyms for Jet lag?

Common alternatives include travel fatigue, time zone fatigue, post-travel tiredness.

What is the opposite of Jet lag?

Opposite meanings include adaptation, acclimatization.

What words go with Jet lag?

It commonly pairs with check for jet lag, suffering from jet lag, recover from jet lag.

What are common mistakes when using Jet lag?

Confused with 'travel fatigue' - jet lag is specifically related to time zones. Using it to describe general tiredness unrelated to travel. Spelling it as 'jetlag' instead of 'jet lag'.

How do you pronounce Jet lag?

US: //dʒɛt læɡ//, UK: //dʒɛt læɡ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Jet lag?

Common in travel contexts. Used informally among friends. Avoid in formal writing. Often discussed in relation to long flights.