Word Explorer
Children's Dictionary
Help
Help
Help
 
   
Lookup History
measles

mea·sles

measles

 
pronunciation:
mi zlz
features:
Word Explorer
part of speech: noun
definition: (used with a singular or plural verb) a very contagious disease that causes a fever and red spots on the skin. Measles usually affects children and does not last a long time.
Word Explorer
See
  disease, virus