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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I had bad jet lag after that last trip overseas.
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Sharing your arrival time in advance may help with an early check in, when available, but a relaxation room at the spa or even a treatment can help off set any jet lag or travel woes before unpacking.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
The Fenix has a jet lag calculator, which helps set your expectations on when to visit the cafe for an afternoon espresso and other recommendations for combating jet lag.
—Matthew Medendorp, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2024
There are different strategies to combat jet lag, depending on your personal tolerance and trip length.
—Niccolo Serratt, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 July 2024
Especially since, by that last night on my trip, jet lag had finally caught up with me.
—Jaclyn Greenberg, WIRED, 22 Oct. 2024
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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
The Fenix has a jet lag calculator, which helps set your expectations on when to visit the cafe for an afternoon espresso and other recommendations for combating jet lag.
—Matthew Medendorp, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2024
There are different strategies to combat jet lag, depending on your personal tolerance and trip length.
—Niccolo Serratt, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 July 2024
Especially since, by that last night on my trip, jet lag had finally caught up with me.
—Jaclyn Greenberg, WIRED, 22 Oct. 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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