measles
Translation
measles
Examples
The child got measles from school.
The child got measles from school.
The measles vaccine is very effective.
The measles vaccine is very effective.
Measles is a contagious disease.
Measles is a contagious disease.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) an infectious disease that produces small, red spots all over the body The child got measles from school.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rubeola
Etymology
From Middle Dutch 'masel' meaning 'blemish' or 'spot'. The '-s' is a plural ending, but the word is treated as singular.
Memory Tips
Although it ends in '-s' like a plural noun, it's a disease name and is treated as singular (e.g., 'Measles is...').