measles party

noun

A party where children were brought together to spread measles between each other, in the hope of allowing them to develop immunity for life, as the consequences of measles infections in adulthood are much harsher than in childhood.

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Meanings

nounmeasles party (plural measles parties)

plural measles parties

  1. A party where children were brought together to spread measles between each other, in the hope of allowing them to develop immunity for life, as the consequences of measles infections in adulthood are much harsher than in childhood.
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measles party. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/measles%20party

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“measles party.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/measles%20party. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “measles party,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/measles%20party.

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