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

Florida has seen that firsthand this year as measles has returned to communities across our state. — Kas Miller, Sun Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2026

The Lancaster coroner rejected the determination of the statewide health department that a second infant also died from measles, Kennedy said. — Reuters, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026

Around that time, the Department of Health and Human Services asked us to revise the CDC’s information for clinicians to include use of these unproven and potentially harmful treatments in children with measles. — Demetre Daskalakis, STAT, 4 Sep. 2026

The ongoing outbreaks are threatening the country’s status of having eliminated measles in 2000. — Erika Edwards, NBC news, 4 Sep. 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