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measles party

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.

Noun

measles party (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.

Forms of measles party

pluralmeasles parties

Questions about measles party

What does measles party mean?
Measles party means 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.
What part of speech is measles party?
Measles party is a noun.
What is the plural of measles party?
The plural of measles party is measles parties.

Words near measles party in the dictionary

  1. measily
  2. measle
  3. measled
  4. measles
  5. measles parties
  6. measles party
  7. measleslike
  8. measley
  9. measlier
  10. measliest
  11. measliness

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