measle

noun

mea·​sle ˈmē-zəl 

: a cysticercus tapeworm larva

specifically : one found in the muscles of a domesticated mammal

Examples of measle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The United States has comparatively fewer pesky pathogens to worry about 250 years later (measles resurgence, notwithstanding). — Helen Branswell, STAT, 6 July 2026

The affected data include childhood immunization rates against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella, hepatitis, chicken pox and flu; and rates for 13 year olds and expectant mothers. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

The introduction of vaccines dramatically reduced certain diseases, including smallpox, polio, diphtheria, measles and whooping cough. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Across all Tarrant County schools, almost 93% of kindergartners were vaccinated with the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine in the 2025-26 school year, down from almost 94% the year before. — Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

singular of measles

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for measle

• biodiesel
• easel
• weasel

Medical Definition

measle

noun

mea·​sle ˈmē-zəl 

: cysticercus

specifically : one found in the muscles of a domesticated mammal