English Explanatory Dictionary

measles party

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  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.

Word forms

measles party measles parties

Related words

covid party covid-19 party coronavirus party corona party chicken pox party chickenpox party flu party
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