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

Georgia health officials have confirmed a new case of measles in metro Atlanta, the Georgia Department of Public Health announced on Monday. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

The order also recommended splitting the measles, mumps and rubella vaccines into three shots taken at separate visits. — Michael Erman, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

Nearly 2,500 people have contracted measles this year as anti-vax rhetoric has pushed MMR vaccination rates below the community protection threshold. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 17 Aug. 2026

The country is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status as cases have reached a 34-year high and are still ticking upward. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 17 Aug. 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