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

Pennsylvania is reporting 74 new measles cases since Monday, the state's health department said Wednesday. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026

In Florida, some vaccines are mandated by law, such as those for polio and measles. — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026

Supporters of the rule change also spoke against the COVID vaccine and the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine (MMR), repeating unfounded claims, such as that doctors make money from vaccines and that vaccines cause autism. — Ana Goñi-Lessan, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

The measles virus is not any more dangerous, but the man leading the whole of this country’s public health infrastructure is. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 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