¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Jetlag
1. the disruption of body rhythms after a flight through several time zones [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Jetlag
Literary usage of Jetlag
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Twist & Build: Creating Non-orthogonal Architecture by Karel Vollers (2001)
"The spatial effects in the interior were supposed to neutralise the guests' jetlag
and to entertain them. ..."
2. Eastern Standard Tribe by Cory Doctorow (2005)
"Play up your jetlag. Leave early. Don't get anything, you know, done. Use your
imagination." "Is there a deal or isn't there, Fede? ..."
3. The New Everyday: Views on Ambient Intelligenceby Emile H. L. Aarts, Stefano Marzano by Emile H. L. Aarts, Stefano Marzano (2003)
"... airplane cabin in which the lighting simulates sunrise as we land after crossing
several time zones, thereby relieving some of the symptoms of jetlag. ..."
4. Daytrips Eastern Australia: 60 One Day Adventures by Car, Rail Or Bus by James Postell (2004)
"A challenge because ¡t is a long haul by plane or ship and you need to prepare
yourself for the inevitable jetlag. A pleasure because ¡t is so different and ..."
5. Remember Your Humanity: International Student/Young Pugwash Yearbook 2005 by Arthur Petersen, Juan Pablo Pardo-Guerra (2006)
"... for him over many years, had made us a splendid lunch during which you insisted
on screaming non-stop (jetlag having conquered your usual good nature). ..."
6. Time and Fateby Lance Price by Lance Price (2005)
"The Number 10 Security Supremo was starting to wonder if the Prime Minister was
fully engaged this morning, but he was prepared to put it down to jetlag. ..."
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